Review of Tropical Malady (2004) by Alonso A — 01 Apr 2017
Apichatpong submerges in the hypnotic nature of the mundane so we can fully appreciate and feel the transcendental.
The awkwardly tender love story between a soldier and a farmer in the Thai tropical rainforest we see for the first hour is then re-contextualized as a mystical exploration of love and desire as animal instincts. His style is subdued but still pretty much present, emphasizing only in the ethereal sense of atmosphere and light surrealism, and letting the emotional core guide us through this deeply enthralling spiritual experience.
This review of Tropical Malady (2004) was written by Alonso A on 01 Apr 2017.
Tropical Malady has generally received positive reviews.
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