Review of Poetry (2010) by Patrick P — 31 Jan 2011
Haunting. Lyrical. Vibrant. Lee Chang-dong's powerful tale of an elderly woman dealing with hardship through poetry is a completely profound cinematic experience. Yun Jung-hee is heartbreaking as a woman on the cusp of Alzheimer's who discovers that her grandson has committed an unthinkable crime.
Reminiscent of MOTHER, minus the thriller elements, POETRY is a masterful evocation of a free spirit torn down by the fog of age and tragedy whose search for poetic inspiration leads to an unlikely and heartbreaking source.
This is great and unforgettable filmmaking.
This review of Poetry (2010) was written by Patrick P on 31 Jan 2011.
Poetry has generally received very positive reviews.
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