Review of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) by Edgar C — 31 Dec 2012

Mungiu's extraordinary scope transports us to the unbearable environment of tragic decisions and their ultimate consequences. The Communist conflict is overwhelming, and yet it is implicit. The true horror of this masterpiece relies on the powerlessness and physical incapability of assuming current responsibilities and facing the brutal reality. Moreover, what happens when such overwhelming reality is affected by a ludicrous and inhuman governmental control? Béla Tarr's influence starts to arise more significantly, and the superb craftsmanship of this gem makes it, quite probably, the best film of 2007. This is one of those flicks that are either loved or hated (all I see are several ratings of 4.5 / 5 stars, and way too many scores below 3.5 stars).

98/100.