Review of Cutie and the Boxer (2013) by Jerry K — 02 Mar 2014

Nominated for an Oscar, "Cutie and the Boxer" is more about the relationship between two Japanese artists who happen to be married, and their struggles in making art and making a cohesive life together.

There is little to smile about in this film. The New York art scene is tellingly revealed with a head shaking silent commentary. It is painful to watch them interact with their alcoholic son and also with their own alcoholic abuse.

It is equally difficult to watch how they pine for the telephone to ring to receive the "right call" from a potential buyer. The final scene in which all frutstrations are bared is powerful.

While I doubt this film with receive an Oscar, it is a film which all artists should view.