I had no expectations as I took my seat to watch "Past Lives". I didn't know anything about it, except that it had Oscar nominations.
Past Lives is a rather good and beautifully photographed film.
I like films that touch upon the human condition, but are not too overt and philosophical or sentimental. I like great settings and beautiful photography. I like good and sometimes understated stories. Past Lives has all of this and another ingredient - the mystery of what we do with our lives, and why.
There is a lot to think about here. Past Lives invites us to reflect upon our own lives - our own life choices, and why we made them.
At times, this movie is magisterial in it's choice of settings and camera angles. It's a homage to New York - much in the same way as Woody Allen's masterpieces: "Annie Hall" and "Manhatten". The photography is brilliant and creates a visual language worth seeing simply for it alone.
Masterfully acted, with simple but effective dialogue, I really enjoyed Past Lives.
Past Lives is a rather good and beautifully photographed film.
I like films that touch upon the human condition, but are not too overt and philosophical or sentimental. I like great settings and beautiful photography. I like good and sometimes understated stories. Past Lives has all of this and another ingredient - the mystery of what we do with our lives, and why.
There is a lot to think about here. Past Lives invites us to reflect upon our own lives - our own life choices, and why we made them.
At times, this movie is magisterial in it's choice of settings and camera angles. It's a homage to New York - much in the same way as Woody Allen's masterpieces: "Annie Hall" and "Manhatten". The photography is brilliant and creates a visual language worth seeing simply for it alone.
Masterfully acted, with simple but effective dialogue, I really enjoyed Past Lives.