- S: There are a few moments, which might be metaphorical, that are a bit too strange even for this rather strange film. In particular, a breaking of a vase, a murdering of a cat,
a rejection of an affair after leaving a spouse, and an interaction with a neighbor.
- C: Excellent framing and shot choice elevate this film tremendously. Costuming and hairstyling, particularly Léa Seydoux's, is excellent and critical to capturing the
variety of eras. Only negative is that there are sometimes where a cut is made that distracts from the dialogue and the scene, particularly in the conversations taking place at the beginning of the film.
That being said, there are no other jarring/distracting edits throughout the rest of the film.
- E: The film does an excellent job of capturing a feeling, particularly near the end. It conveys the same scenario in a multitude of different eras and frameworks, but each time it
is captivating and visually stunning.
- N: Beautiful romance focused on multi-generational predestination. The story captures some very real complexities, and simplicities, the future may hold.
The story is elegant, and lots of it is conveyed through
artistic metaphor. However, the bit with the robotic nurse is an unnecessary distraction and some of the dialogue, particularly near the beginning, is choppy and
unrealistic.
- T: The film received all five possible bonus points: one for an excellent shot in a futuristic black pool, one for the scene where Gabrielle replicates a doll face, one for the repetead sequence
of the incel attacker in the house, one for the brilliant end sequence and twist on the future, and one for a jaw-dropping performance from Léa Seydoux.
Artsy but still captivating. The film does an excellent job of not losing itself in the metaphor. The feeling conveyed over the generations is well captured even though it is
portrayed in such an abstract way.
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