Review of Laurence Anyways (2012) by Daniel K — 13 Oct 2012
One of my favourites at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, "Laurence Anyways" is a gritty drama showcasing what it means to be constricted by societal "norms" of being a certain gender.
Xavier Dolan exercises his mind, coming up with some of the most visually captivating and stylized sequences which when paired with electropop beats, produce some of the most stimulating scenes. There is style, but there is substance too.
The leads, Melvil Poupaud and Suzanne Clement, are riveting to watch as they interact and feed off each other's energy. âLaurence Anywaysâ? is polarizing in both its content and its product but it succeeds more than it sinks.
I haven't seen any of Dolanâ(TM)s other films, but I'll make it a point to do so now.
This review of Laurence Anyways (2012) was written by Daniel K on 13 Oct 2012.
Laurence Anyways has generally received very positive reviews.
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