Review of 3-Iron (2004) by Stefano L — 09 Sep 2014
"It's hard to tell that the world we live in is either a reality or a dream." An amazing little film that eschews romance to depict two people connecting with one another on an emotional level.
Sparse dialogue; masterful tight shots in mirrors, windows, puddles of water; almost agoraphobic external shots (relying heavily on symmetry and space); and a highly-nuanced interior mise-en-scene craftily makes it comforting or claustrophobic as the characters' relationships with one another require.
Kim's camera is truly the star of the first half of the film, not to mention the camera magic near the end. The incredibly talented actors here speak with gestures, slight touches, and glances -- glances, eyes, and seeing (or not seeing) becoming important symbols and tropes as the film progresses.
A visually astonishing work with atypical camerawork and a highly original approach to individuals' need to connect.
This review of 3-Iron (2004) was written by Stefano L on 09 Sep 2014.
3-Iron has generally received very positive reviews.
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