Review of My Joy (2010) by William S — 07 Jan 2011
Very interesting film with direction influenced by Elem Klimov's "Come and See" and Bela Tarr's style. Bleak? F*ck yeah, and it also makes you not want to go to Russia LOL. I'm never really on board, however, when a film like "My Joy" uses metaphor editing.
For example, I understand the use of the scene at the house with the father, son, and deserters, but it's just placed weird in the film, kinda of like Loznitsa made up his mind to use it where ever.
It works though and I liked the 3rd act. In retrospect, the beginning scene makes sense once the film ends.
This review of My Joy (2010) was written by William S on 07 Jan 2011.
My Joy has generally received positive reviews.
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