Norwegian director Joachim Trier ends his Oslo Trilogy with an incisive tale of generational drift, and the Jackass boys (with some new additions) are back in town.
> intellectually curious and emotionally promiscuous find their way. But Trier wonders, “What if they never do?”
Me love that idea. Me always enjoy endings where directionless character not get life together but can start to see ahead to time where they might — Frances Ha is favorite from recent years. But it rare to have movie that not give you any hint that someone will eventually straighten things out. Inside Llewyn Davis only example me can think of, so this movie in good company.
Hey Keith (and/or Scott if you have thoughts), glad to hear the new Jackass is worthwhile. Have you seen the previous three movies & if so, what did you think of them? How does this new one compare?
Question for Keith/Scott/Commenters: If like other European relationship drama/comedy festival hits FORCE MAJURE and TONI ERDMANN TWPITW gets targeted for an ill fated American remake, who would you like to see take on the Julie role?
I was wondering how do you feel about chapters 10-12? For me personally there wasn't enough build-up for whole Aksel reveal (in fact I was surprised to see him again in chapter 9 again), and the ending was somewhat difficult to connect to (however beautifully acted it was) and felt flat.
I think it took away the focus from Julie a bit too much, which I understand the purpose of, but it was as almost the whole thing is suddenly being told from Aksel's perspective, who wasn't as developed character as Julie.
I will definitely make time for one of these movies. I’m sure my ex-brother-in-law will make time for the other.
> intellectually curious and emotionally promiscuous find their way. But Trier wonders, “What if they never do?”
Me love that idea. Me always enjoy endings where directionless character not get life together but can start to see ahead to time where they might — Frances Ha is favorite from recent years. But it rare to have movie that not give you any hint that someone will eventually straighten things out. Inside Llewyn Davis only example me can think of, so this movie in good company.
Hey Keith (and/or Scott if you have thoughts), glad to hear the new Jackass is worthwhile. Have you seen the previous three movies & if so, what did you think of them? How does this new one compare?
I watched Trier's "Thelma" recently as it was leaving Criterion. An amazing filmmaker, the first scene is close to perfection.
Question for Keith/Scott/Commenters: If like other European relationship drama/comedy festival hits FORCE MAJURE and TONI ERDMANN TWPITW gets targeted for an ill fated American remake, who would you like to see take on the Julie role?
I was wondering how do you feel about chapters 10-12? For me personally there wasn't enough build-up for whole Aksel reveal (in fact I was surprised to see him again in chapter 9 again), and the ending was somewhat difficult to connect to (however beautifully acted it was) and felt flat.
I think it took away the focus from Julie a bit too much, which I understand the purpose of, but it was as almost the whole thing is suddenly being told from Aksel's perspective, who wasn't as developed character as Julie.