Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Edgar C — 31 Dec 2012
A few alternate chapter titles:
Prologue: Naivety.
Chapter 1: Breaking the Waves.
Chapter 2: Blossoming.
Chapter 3: Existentialism.
Chapter 4: Soul longings.
Chapter 5: Uncertainty.
Chapter 6: Faith.
Chapter 7: Divine justice.
Epilogue: Church bells.
Conclusions:
1) Cinéma vérité at its modernly best.
2) Von Trier's modification of his direction style was a brave thing to do and it was hugely successful.
3) Emily Watson's flawless acting brings the days of Vredens Dag to remembrance.
97/100.
This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Edgar C on 31 Dec 2012.
Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.
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