I don't understand what I just watched or what the directors' intentions were when making it, but it was a fascinating observation of what seems to be a series of interconnected moments in the daily lives of three (primarily two) people. What starts off as a confusion of what the hell is the point of this leads into a transfixion on everything that's happening and ends with a beautiful moment of sadly resounding intimacy.
The two primary people (because they feel more like real people than characters considering the way this was filmed) are the only two of the three to have an arc of sorts. They were clearly the focus. While this works for me, it leaves the other one without... filling. As if he were a mere plot device to reveal a significant part of the "other one."
The long take ending was surprisingly beautiful even though disturbing in a way. I'm left with a feeling of The Fire (2015), except I can sympathize more with one person here as opposed to the two characters there.
Side Note:
1) I watched certain scenes again after my initial viewing and I'm still unsure if the the choir singer and the girlfriend are the same person.
2) There's something very significant that happens during the ending that I feel should not be spoiled for anyone. That being said, I've noticed atleast two reviews casually spoiling it without warning. Spare yourself and just watch the film if you can.
3) Be aware that the only trailer I've found for it is not entirely representative of the film. It is somewhat of a teaser, though.
The two primary people (because they feel more like real people than characters considering the way this was filmed) are the only two of the three to have an arc of sorts. They were clearly the focus. While this works for me, it leaves the other one without... filling. As if he were a mere plot device to reveal a significant part of the "other one."
The long take ending was surprisingly beautiful even though disturbing in a way. I'm left with a feeling of The Fire (2015), except I can sympathize more with one person here as opposed to the two characters there.
Side Note:
1) I watched certain scenes again after my initial viewing and I'm still unsure if the the choir singer and the girlfriend are the same person.
2) There's something very significant that happens during the ending that I feel should not be spoiled for anyone. That being said, I've noticed atleast two reviews casually spoiling it without warning. Spare yourself and just watch the film if you can.
3) Be aware that the only trailer I've found for it is not entirely representative of the film. It is somewhat of a teaser, though.
