Review of Broken Flowers (2005) by Alejandro R — 04 Jan 2015

There are elements of this film that really come together nicely to create an experience of a man's journey reluctantly seeking something he may have inadvertently created years ago, but more importantly, never really wanted. In the end the entire journey may be someone manipulating him, but the journey does cause him to reconsider his life and values, so it may wind up not being a complete waste of time as he originally thought. He's left at a crossroad.

Great soundtrack that really adds something to the film.

Some really funny moments also. Lolita was great! ;-).

Cast was all around very good.

This film does have a certain mood to it that's a bit more subdued and contemplative. The different elements of the film are designed to create that kind of feel and so it's not an energetic film by any means, but it's not intended to be. It's a reluctant inward journey with some good comedic moments thrown in. Was very much worth watching, but you may need to be in a mood somewhat consistent with that of the film to "get into it.".