Review of Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) by Jared L — 15 Sep 2008
Guy Maddin is a truly unique filmmaker. This piece is a throwback to the Silent Era: presented in black and white with occasional splashes of color, told with written dialogue rather than vocals, and backed by unobtrusive music.
However, you would not have seen a story like this one decades ago - a hockey player suffers a concussion and accidentally leaves his girlfriend while she's getting an abortion and falls in love with the daughter of a bordello owner.
You also wouldn't have seen full frontal nudity. But, that's beside the point. The film is visually remarkable in the ways the director produces so many interesting shots despite self-imposed limitations.
Moreover the script and characters are wonderfully well-crafted. While its run-time is brief, this picture will stay with you for quite awhile.
This review of Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) was written by Jared L on 15 Sep 2008.
Cowards Bend the Knee has generally received positive reviews.
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