Review of Biutiful (2010) by Drew S — 03 Apr 2011
This film opened at last year's Cannes to relatively mixed reviews. Why that is, is something I really can't fathom. I loved BIUTIFUL. It's easily my favorite Inarritu film, which says a lot considering this is the man who made AMORES PERROS. Bardem is outstanding as a dying father and career criminal.
The film is poetic and meditative about life and death in an understated way that most films dealing with the subject fail to achieve (no matter how hard they try). In place of melodrama and sentimentality is Bardem's quiet sadness and solitary anticipation of death.
At nearly 3 hours, BIUTIFUL is not for the faint of heart, but it is rewarding for anyone willing to become involved in the story. I would not characterize the film as slow, but I give fair warning that it might take 20 minutes or so to let the world of the movie wash over you. Great stuff.
This review of Biutiful (2010) was written by Drew S on 03 Apr 2011.
Biutiful has generally received positive reviews.
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