Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Paul J — 23 Jan 2010
Cassavetes for the 90s. Lars VonTrier creates his religious masterpiece that foreshadows the Dogma movement to come. Each chapter headings adds a cinematic and spiritual addition to this already brilliant achievement.
It's heart-wrenching, truthful and most of all, Von Trier has got balls. Emily Watson gives the performance of the 90s and Katrin Cartlidge is stunningly gifted. Occasionally, Watson breaks the fourth wall and the results are private and beautifully intimate.
Even the rock songs throughout are perfectly placed. The European cut has a few additional shots of male nudity but another interesting side note is, originally Bowie's Life on Mars was supposed to be in place of Elton John's Your Song.
Try it out yourself - it perfectly suits The Funeral.
This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Paul J on 23 Jan 2010.
Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.
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