Pieces of a Whoa, man...What?
This film tries to tell how constant sorrow can ruin anybody. The story revolves around a woman who deals with an unexpected tragedy and learns to live the ensuing months of grief. Does it succeed in delivering the story? Not really.
The lead surely delivers some convincing-yet-not-believable performance; but unfortunately, the poor script and terrible direction made this whole drama as bland as its dialogues, let alone its unrealistic overlong (thirty-damn-minute) home labour scene (in which its portrayal of accuracy is highly questionable and feels redundant). The slow glacial-burn paced plot doesn't bother some viewers (like me) but their extraneous shot choices ruin this movie, big time.
I mean, what's with the vague close-up of neck and shirt collar shot? Do they try to show us the character's vein and heartbeat or something? And that's not even the least of it. To be fair, the film score is fine. The third/final act is, I think, supposed to be melodramatic climax but it's just as hollow as the lead's unnerving speech; not to mention its rushed, inexplicable ending.
Overall, the film's writing was dreadful, and its direction even worse. The filmmakers failed to portray the "feel" of such broken-hearted person and people who live around them. The drama depicts a lot less emotion and soul. Audience can hardly sympathize and feel the sadness of its characters. The writer and director should be accountable to this heartless drama.
I am totally befuddled by them high praises and glowing reviews of this piece of overrated drama. I would say this film is pieces of a sorrow montage--if not a huge mess.
1.7/10.
The lead surely delivers some convincing-yet-not-believable performance; but unfortunately, the poor script and terrible direction made this whole drama as bland as its dialogues, let alone its unrealistic overlong (thirty-damn-minute) home labour scene (in which its portrayal of accuracy is highly questionable and feels redundant). The slow glacial-burn paced plot doesn't bother some viewers (like me) but their extraneous shot choices ruin this movie, big time.
I mean, what's with the vague close-up of neck and shirt collar shot? Do they try to show us the character's vein and heartbeat or something? And that's not even the least of it. To be fair, the film score is fine. The third/final act is, I think, supposed to be melodramatic climax but it's just as hollow as the lead's unnerving speech; not to mention its rushed, inexplicable ending.
Overall, the film's writing was dreadful, and its direction even worse. The filmmakers failed to portray the "feel" of such broken-hearted person and people who live around them. The drama depicts a lot less emotion and soul. Audience can hardly sympathize and feel the sadness of its characters. The writer and director should be accountable to this heartless drama.
I am totally befuddled by them high praises and glowing reviews of this piece of overrated drama. I would say this film is pieces of a sorrow montage--if not a huge mess.
1.7/10.
- FinnTalks
- Apr 5, 2021