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Extension du domaine de la lutte is a film based on Michel Houellebecq's novel with the same name. The central theme of the film is how feminism and the sexual revolution have impacted the dating and sexual markets and the state of modern society in general.

In all honesty, I do not think this movie is for everyone. That is, I do not think everyone can truly appreciate and understand its message in all its impact. Because the novel itself was written from a particular perspective. Which does not mean the message is invalid. Quite the opposite. Go ahead. See for yourself. Then pick up the book. There isn't much more I want to say. If you understand the message and relate to it, sit with it in silence for a while. You will feel it.

What can we do? I do not know.

"Humboldt County" is a good overlooked drama film that has an interesting premise, creative writing and unique setting.

One major side of the story is focused on what you could call a "quarter-life crisis" of Peter the medical student who is somewhat dissatisfied and very confused in life. By sheer chance he finds himself in a new environment that seems totally alien to him. During the course of the movie we observe how these new circumstances shape him into a new person.

The other aspect of the story is a little less explicit. It focuses on the life and the struggles of the locals among which Peter finds himself.

In the end these two perspectives come together, that's how I would put it. The viewer, having experienced these different perspectives, can thus find value in the conclusion of the story.

The acting, the soundtrack and the scenery - all are solid. "Humboldt County" was an overall pleasant experience that gives you something to ponder about.

Suicide and euthanasia have been and will continue to be very controversial moral issues. I believe that in most societies today the prevailing attitude towards people who choose to end their own lives is judgemental and dogmatically hostile. This is understandable. People who choose to end their own lives challenge our conventional thinking that "life is a gift" no matter how much hardship and pointless suffering it contains. Indeed, there is something threatening about someone taking their own life. It scares us, it confuses us. But it tells us something about ourselves: how we often choose to ignore the fact that we live in a pretty terrible world that is full of sentient suffering. And that the meaningless platitudes like "suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem" and "it always gets better" mean little to people who are actually going through hell on a daily basis. It is, therefore, very important to explore the issues of suicide and euthanasia not only through philosophical arguments, but also through art. "Youth in Oregon" is one of the attempts of such exploration.

I think if you are willing to go into this with an open-mind and consider the point of view of the characters (and I mean ALL characters!), you are likely to enjoy this movie. I think the acting was great and the plot was good enough to keep me interested and engaged. Yes, there are flaws also and some of them may be annoying. But for me this movie has been mostly a positive and thoughtful experience.

I understand why some people would be upset with this movie as it does, quite subtly I think, challenge the prevailing life-affirming paradigm. But it is by no means one-sided. Essentially, it tries to consider different issues like autonomy, the meaning and value of human life, friendship and family from different perspectives represented by different characters. If you go into this with an open-mind and ready to do some thinking to consider the point of view of the characters, there may be value for you in this movie. Even if there are no overly deep insights, there is still much to consider and to ponder at. The aesthetics and atmosphere were also to my taste. I also found the comedy aspect funny. But it is probably better to go into it with lower expectations. Thank you!