Review of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) by Perspicaciouscritic — 25 Jan 2008
[***SPOILERS***] I appreciate "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days" for its excellent craftsmanship: the artfully composed shots are worthy of a gallery exhibit; the stubborn refusal to cut away from certain scenes is brave and inspirational; and the acting (or non-acting, it was so realistic) is sublime.
Overall, I agree with the critics that "4 Months" is an uncompromising work of art. But the problem I have with "4 Months" are in the form of red herrings, and plenty of them. For example, when the brooding back-alley abortionist, Mr.
Bebe, pleads with his mother to go back into her apartment, the tension mounts to where you think he's going to physically toss her inside. During this moment, in Mr.
This review of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) was written by Perspicaciouscritic on 25 Jan 2008.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days has generally received very positive reviews.
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