I understand this is an art film. If you are not into art films, than perhaps this film is not for you. If you have an inclination for the sublime, than by all means, SEE THIS MOVIE!
IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS MOVIE, DO NOT READ THIS COMMENT!!! GO OUT RIGHT NOW AND RENT THIS FILM, OR BETTER YET, FIND A SHOWING AT A LOCAL ARTS THEATER AND GO SEE IT ON THE BIG SCREEN! THIS MOVIE IS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE THAT MUST BE SEEN! IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET, I INSIST, STOP READING NOW! IF YOU CONTINUE READING, AND THEN GO SEE THIS MOVIE, IT WILL BE LIKE SEEING CITIZEN KANE AND KNOWING WHAT "ROSEBUD" MEANS ALREADY! GOT IT?!
It's a slow wind up, but the last scene of this movie makes it all worthwhile. If someone asked me what is a truly great movie, I would name this film without hesitation. It's a pity that many Americans have an aversion to foreign films. It's a pity that more people have not seen this masterpiece. The depth of emotion conveyed in the final moments of this film must be seen to be believed. I only wish that more filmmakers managed to convey the intensity of that one moment as the boy stands on the beach and sees the ocean for the first time. The contrast between that one moment and all of his previous existence, sad and oppressive as it is, completely overwhelms me.
IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS MOVIE, DO NOT READ THIS COMMENT!!! GO OUT RIGHT NOW AND RENT THIS FILM, OR BETTER YET, FIND A SHOWING AT A LOCAL ARTS THEATER AND GO SEE IT ON THE BIG SCREEN! THIS MOVIE IS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE THAT MUST BE SEEN! IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET, I INSIST, STOP READING NOW! IF YOU CONTINUE READING, AND THEN GO SEE THIS MOVIE, IT WILL BE LIKE SEEING CITIZEN KANE AND KNOWING WHAT "ROSEBUD" MEANS ALREADY! GOT IT?!
It's a slow wind up, but the last scene of this movie makes it all worthwhile. If someone asked me what is a truly great movie, I would name this film without hesitation. It's a pity that many Americans have an aversion to foreign films. It's a pity that more people have not seen this masterpiece. The depth of emotion conveyed in the final moments of this film must be seen to be believed. I only wish that more filmmakers managed to convey the intensity of that one moment as the boy stands on the beach and sees the ocean for the first time. The contrast between that one moment and all of his previous existence, sad and oppressive as it is, completely overwhelms me.