Review of Annette (2021) by Rmckay — 06 Mar 2022
As a serious Leos Carax fan, I expected a lot from this film, and maybe that's why I was so let-down. Holy Motors is probably my favorite surrealist film of the 21st century, and I could watch it over and over again.
With Anette, Carax drops some dimensions and makes a flat rock opera. With characters that are nearly impossible to relate to, and don't even gel that well with each other. Maybe that was the point to show distress in the relationships of the characters? But it just didn't work for me.
Although there are quite a few scenes I enjoyed, ones that harken back to the usual Carax imagery, there's not enough of it to save this film. I can't give it a negative review, as some of those parts are worth watching, so a 6 would seem formidable, which is a bummer, as Holy Motors was a total 10 and then some.
Can't wait for the next Carax, to get a little redemption. A very two dimensional rock opera that is more concerned with breaking 4th walls and reprising tunes than it is concerned with making a compelling story.
6 out of 10.
This review of Annette (2021) was written by Rmckay on 06 Mar 2022.
Annette has generally received positive reviews.
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