Review of Force Majeure (2014) by Jose Luis M — 20 Jan 2015

Delves into marital honesty--or reticence.

This review of Force Majeure (2014) was written by Jose Luis M on 20 Jan 2015.

Force Majeure has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Pablo A. Scholz (320) for Clarín (492) on 29 Aug 2017

Johannes Kuhnke and Lisa Loven Kongsli are so credible that some moments in the film seem like a documentary. [Full review in Spanish]…

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Despite some good performances and several breathtaking shots interspersed throughout, the dreadfully slow pacing doesn't lend itself to such…

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By Lisa Jensen (117) for Good Times Santa Cruz (117) on 11 Sep 2017

Filmmaker [Ruben] Östlund's design is fascinating in the way Ebba's story soon becomes a litmus test for gender, family, and even age issues…

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The early, seminal avalanche scene is a particular masterclass in direction - its effect is as uncanny as the sense of unease it spawns in…

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By James Mottram (656) for South China Morning Post (665) on 05 Apr 2016

From the crashes of Vivaldi on the soundtrack to the static shots of clanking machinery in the nearby ski resort, it's an oddly unsettling experience…

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By Ethan Vestby (87) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 12 Mar 2016

The drama never leaves Östlund's grasp, and rightly there's a completely even balance in runtime between Tomas and Ebba's respective dilemmas…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 04 Sep 2016

A very awkward and psychologically fascinating film, but a mixed bag for me in terms of the film viewing experience…

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