Review of Amour (2012) by Michal N — 01 Feb 2013

Michael Haneke's Amour is one of the most accomplished films of 2012 and proves that you can tell a great story that evokes emotion using the simplest of ideas. Brilliantly acted by Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant who give mesmerizing performances as Anne and George a couple in their eighties who are retired music teachers.

When Anne has an attack that puts her in a catatonic state, Georges and Anne's love will be tested. Amour is not a film for everyone as it more an art house film that is very different from traditional movies.

The film tells a compelling love story that also reveals the hardships of becoming old and losing the one you love due to poor health. What I truly loved about the film was the depiction of true love on camera.

You really felt that the characters were indeed in love, and it was truly captivating to watch. I personally feel that love is almost a commodity nowadays, but with movie it was sublime to see that true love existed between the characters.

This has got to be the finest Foreign film since The Artist and it is a must see for film buffs looking for a true piece of cinema that will evoke certain emotions. Amour is a beautiful movie that deserves all the acclaim it has received.

The cast do a fine job in their performances, and you simply cannot tear yourself away from the screen. This is filmmaking at its finest, when a simple story told in subtle form can be a true piece of art.

Of all the films that came out in 2012, this has got to be the most heartfelt and most captivating picture of the bunch. If you love a truly compelling, dramatic story that has some wonderful performances, then you owe it to yourself to see Amour.

Films like this are rare, and it shows this has substance over style, and evokes touches of a lost art, and that is to make a picture that has stellar performances and evokes genuine emotion with the simplest of plots.

Amour is not a film for everyone as it is slow paced and quite depressing, but it is worth seeing if you want a truly remarkable and memorable film that you soon won't forget.