Truly Dreadful Film

Best movie of this year hands down!

An Exercise In Nonsense

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I have finished watching the movie to be able to do the review, just for that, but it is that this film is repetitive, it constantly counts the same and also you can not get empathy with any of the characters.They are all great, since they get what they are supposed to pretend, show an unpleasant family and with which I do not think I could stand almost anyone else in a morning.The problem is that the script is repetitive, it counts the same over and over again. I got bored after a while and I understood the protagonist as soon as I started the film, I did not need so much time to understand him.Neither the camera nor the photograph is beautiful, it has a white and ugly light and we see the actors many times of sword with what we can not see them.If the director does not realize all this, it is that the address is not good. He does not know how to narrate, does not know how to compose, yes, he directs the actors well.The best thing about the film, when the credits come out, is that it's over.

This is the latest film from Xavier Dolan who continues to surprise with his very human stories. This time he has gone for an 'A list' of French talent. The story is from the stage play of the same name and is about Louis (Gaspard Ulliel 'A Very Long Engagement') who is a successful writer; he has not been home for twelve years and has now only returned to announce that he is dying – but he does not know how to do it.On arrival at his home he is met by his family, mother, older brother and much younger sister. His brother, Antoine, played by Vincent Cassel is a man who seems to have got more than his fair share of life's anger but has married a shy creature – Catherine – played by Marion Cotillard in a way that she owns the role, it is completely convincing. The whole day is played out in linear format as the characters stumble into each other always seeming to be on the edge of imploding.This is not an easy to watch movie as the tension can be uncomfortable but that makes it a better film for it. This is real 'Arthouse' in that it takes a different path to many that have gone before and is becoming a welcomed trademark of Xavier Dolan.If you liked any of his previous films then you are probably already sold on this, if you are new to him then switch off any expectations and let this film seep into your psyche, it will be worth the effort.

Canadian-French wonder kid Xavier Dolan is back with a – surprise! – vitriol-filled family drama. A terminally ill guy (Gaspard Ulliel) returns to his rejected close ones to reveal that he is dying. Also starring, Nathalie Baye, Vincent Cassel and Marion Cotillard. It's based on play (by Jean-Luc Lagarce), so it's mostly these four, in the bitter battle which is called trying to reconnect with the loved ones.I would say that in its current form, it would be pretty interesting 20-30 minute short movie. But it's stretched onto 97 minutes. The makers have cared little about building the mood or letting the text breathe and find it's natural pace, so the story never really becomes watchable.The first about 25 minutes are actually almost unbearable – just fighting and insults. No rhythm or rhyme to this non-stop viciousness, and they don't say almost anything remotely interesting. Which is kind of the point of (this part of the) story, but still wears you down. Be honest and say that it didn't.Essentially, the movie is not about relations at all but a symbolistic overview of accepting one's death – or human being's fear of death, which some would say is our main motivational force behind everything. Every family member represents a different stage of grief which rises from knowing there's no escape from the inevitable. And different parts of the story play the process through.Written like that, it sounds intriguing. And it is, conceptually. But for me, the makers have found just about the most tiresome approach to unravel it. Still, I like the artsy interludes and the end scene.This is the first Dolan movie I've seen, and it certainly arouses interest for his previous work – it's the sixth full-length movie written and directed by him, and the dude is only turning 28 by the end of the month!

I didn't believe Dolan would make a movie that would be more sensitive & touching than 'Mommy'. While I cannot compare these two movies, or any other movies of Dolan, it is undeniably clear that his talent is going to explore much more expanded horizons in the future. Film takes the person to a journey that at the end you're left with heightened emotions and just cannot get the characters out of your mind. The only thing I always criticized in Xavier Dolan is that, he always centers around LGBT issues necessarily. But with this movie, I didn't feel like it was forced, rather it was more of a natural part of the story. To sump up, He did it once again! Of course this is not for everyone, and this is not 10/10 for anyone's taste, but those who enjoys Dolan's work should definitely see it.