Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Tom S — 22 Jan 2013

Leos Carax's "Holy Motors" isn't as compelling as it tries to be. I was reminded of David Lynch's "Lost Highway." The main character's job seems to journey through different lives every single day.

I don't think that is really important; what's essential is how the needs of humans have changed. In the end the film suggests that it is the humans that have desired what is happening, so I found it perplexing that the actors who are playing the roles seem disappointed in what they've become; after all they are also humans.

They are looking for something they used to have but not finding any or there just isn't enough time anymore. Somewhat unclear (intentionally), nevertheless I believe I understood what it was trying to say.

Even with all its undertakings I wasn't all that impressed. There isn't one scene I can say that took my breath away. It's a peculiar work with a commendable acting job by Denis Lavant. At times it can be a bit silly.

I found it uninspiring and emotionally cold; maybe it was supposed to be that way, as it is trying to show how sterile humans have become. To sum it up, all "Holy Motors" did for me was create mild interest and nothing else.

The images are more interesting separately; not as much when they are put together as a whole, as a film.