Review of Amour (2012) by Erik B — 14 Jun 2014
One thing I could have never anticipated about Michael Haneke's most recent technical masterpiece is how much it would stick with me. As a film about illness, it works well enough, but as a meditation on love at a frail, elderly period of life, I think it might be unmatched.
"Amour" is uncomfortable as all hell, mostly due to the powerhouse performances by it's two leads (on a side note, how did the Academy seriously give J-Law an Oscar over Riva that year?), and it's stark, meticulous direction which encompasses an unflinching look at this elderly couple's life.
It's a film I haven't forgotten about, and will likely stay wit me for a while.
This review of Amour (2012) was written by Erik B on 14 Jun 2014.
Amour has generally received very positive reviews.
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