Review of Delicatessen (1991) by Ivan D — 16 Apr 2010
Many post-apocalyptic films frequently shows cities and streets deserted and destroyed to show the ultimate despairing effect of a future gone wrong. But here in "Delicatessen", a chaotic, dog-eat-dog world was shown through the eyes of the tenants of a crumbling apartment/meat shop, and their acts of cannibalism treated as nothing more than routine.
It may have started as a Darwinian struggle, but slowly became acceptance, as they all prefer eating human flesh, than hunger pains. All of that serious commentary about the foreseen future of the human race coming from a pessimist, combined with pure dark comedy, resulted in this unsettling, yet very entertaining film.
The one particular scene I liked is what I would call "A Melody of the Apocalypse", as the tenants succumb in a brief musical number of bed springs and door mats. Dominique Pinon was great as the only sign of sanity amongst the maddened building, with a zombie film-like climax, leading into an unsure, yet serene final scene.
This review of Delicatessen (1991) was written by Ivan D on 16 Apr 2010.
Delicatessen has generally received very positive reviews.
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