Review of His & Hers (2009) by Ellie H — 29 Dec 2010
This film takes ordinary women in the Irish midlands as its subject, gathers a collection of small moments, and turns them into a fascinating narrative. It is remarkable how frank, open, and honest the participants are, and the result is poignant and often hilarious. I can't help but feel this could only have worked with Irish women, who seem to have a unique way of telling their story.
Wardrop does a wonderful job of establishing continuity through the film, by careful assembling the interviews from young to old, giving the impression of a life being described. His lighting and cinematography are first-class and give the film a seamless feel where it could have been disjointed. It's all the more remarkable since he shot every interview on one roll of film; about ten minutes per woman including all the cutaway shots.
All in all, this was a joy to watch and I'm looking forward to checking out more of Wardrops work.
This review of His & Hers (2009) was written by Ellie H on 29 Dec 2010.
His & Hers has generally received very positive reviews.
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