Review of Hukkle (2002) by Tibor B — 14 May 2008
Fascinating, truly unique debut film from Hungarian Palfi with an extraordinary almost dialogue free, hyper-sensitive soundtrack that captures the micro-details of human and animal life in, above and even below a small rural village.
In terms of mood it reminded me vaguely of Terrence Malick and the extraordinary heart attack scene in Lynch's Blue Velvet. If all that wasn't enough there seems to be a darkly comic homicide subplot.
The only parts I found intrusive were the obvious CGI sequences, particularly a low flying US jet, but it's a small criticism and if anything it increases admiration to Palfi's ambitious approach and his formal / technical and narrative experimentation.
This review of Hukkle (2002) was written by Tibor B on 14 May 2008.
Hukkle has generally received positive reviews.
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