Review of 35 Shots of Rum (2009) by Ryan C — 21 May 2010
A beautifully crafted film about four characters living in a Paris apartment and how their lives interrelate. Writer/Director Claire Denis takes an immensely subtle and poetic look at how the relationships fluidly shift.
There is no plot, but rather moments, images and glances that suggest volumes. This is the kind of rare picture where you feel privileged to watch lives unfold at their own pace without the burden of wondering where everyone will end up.
It reminded me of the first time I watched "Tokyo Story". Like Ozu, Denis is gentle and humane. Like all great films, "35 Shots of Rum" deserves to be seen more than once-the first time to get the general feel, and the second to full immerse yourelf.
This is true escapism.
This review of 35 Shots of Rum (2009) was written by Ryan C on 21 May 2010.
35 Shots of Rum has generally received positive reviews.
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