The Man Without Gravity is on one level a simple story of childhood first love that later blossoms into a mature relationship. But along the way the film makes some astute, even cutting, observations on the character of village life, the rapaciousness of the TV and publishing worlds, and the ways in which people can be judged unfairly without bothering to really discover who they are.
This film is a treat for those who don't switch off their brains when they sit down to watch. It SHOWS you more than it TELLS you, and it does not rely on cheap thrills or gratuitous violence to stimulate an emotional response. The script is spare and the pace is brisk, but the actors are all very good and they keep your interest with their humanity, while avoiding pathos.
This film is a treat for those who don't switch off their brains when they sit down to watch. It SHOWS you more than it TELLS you, and it does not rely on cheap thrills or gratuitous violence to stimulate an emotional response. The script is spare and the pace is brisk, but the actors are all very good and they keep your interest with their humanity, while avoiding pathos.