This film is extraordinary on every level.
I cannot recall seeing a more compellingly made movie in the last decade; the script, shot compositions, lighting, editing, performances... everything is flawless.
Not to make a bad pun but the filmmakers never spoon feed the audience--they're treated with respect and expected to keep up with the story. There is no needless expository dialogue--when people speak, it means something. Hell, there's a 16 minute two-shot that doesn't cut which exhibits a commitment to performance that is riveting and without peer in any other film of the 00s.
Without exaggeration I would say that any five minutes of this film shames the entirety of the American film industry. If that country's filmmakers had a fraction of Hunger's creators' talents the film world would be a much better place.
A stunning piece of work that has to be seen to be believed.
I cannot recall seeing a more compellingly made movie in the last decade; the script, shot compositions, lighting, editing, performances... everything is flawless.
Not to make a bad pun but the filmmakers never spoon feed the audience--they're treated with respect and expected to keep up with the story. There is no needless expository dialogue--when people speak, it means something. Hell, there's a 16 minute two-shot that doesn't cut which exhibits a commitment to performance that is riveting and without peer in any other film of the 00s.
Without exaggeration I would say that any five minutes of this film shames the entirety of the American film industry. If that country's filmmakers had a fraction of Hunger's creators' talents the film world would be a much better place.
A stunning piece of work that has to be seen to be believed.