Review of Another Year (2010) by Hamidgoodarzi — 28 Mar 2023

The large number of characters from the beginning in the film and dialogue-oriented actions may make us repeat to ourselves how the time of 129 minutes of the film passes? But as the film progresses, we encounter a wonderful film and the director of the film "Mike Lee" once again shows off his skills.

We are witnessing a live and believable movie. This movie depicts the daily life of a family and their close people in four seasons. The script is detailed and detailed, maybe not flawless, but it is well written and has strong characterization that shows how experienced and masterful "Mike Leigh" is.

The four seasons of the movie are an allegory of the four periods of human life. At the beginning of the movie Doctor and the Depressed Patient, it is the beginning of the spring of life. All four parts of the film (spring, summer, autumn and winter) are attractive and warm and lively, but the winter part is something else.

This is great and the best of them all. "Lesley Manville" is so good that even "Mike Leigh" can't ignore it and ends the movie with her. The film ends with the situation unknown and to be unknown Mary, although the film revolves around the “Hepple” couple.

But the character of Mary, played by Leslie Manville, overshadows the film. This movie is nominated for an Oscar for its screenplay, and Leslie Manville's performance also attracted the attention of the world.