Review of Pola X (1999) by Roxanne A — 25 Feb 2009
This film is an emotional rollercoaster that completely derails itself. It starts out slow, moody, & bright. There is even perhaps a glimmer of happiness surrounding the bride & groom to be, which still, is tainted by the weird relationship between mother and son.
The dysnfunctional relationships are intriguing enough to draw you in, but when mystery girl shows up I was honestly tempted to shut the movie off. Her explanation of who she was to Pierre in the woods was a little drawn out and annoying to me.
I decided then that I didn't like this film, but something kept me watching. I couldn't stop. It was like witnessing a trainwreck. I had no idea where this was going and the story was difficult to follow.
What begins as soft, slow and moody suddenly transforms into a dark, loud, and chaotic nightmare...which is a welcome contrast for me but the film's choppy editing did not allow for that transition to go over smoothly.
In the end, however, getting through Pola X was an experience. Not all films make you feel as if you are going through something with them even it's constant madness. I was left feeling momentarily depressed and just a little bit crazy.
But that's what film is all about to me anyway, having an experience, even if it may not be a pleasant one.
This review of Pola X (1999) was written by Roxanne A on 25 Feb 2009.
Pola X has generally received positive reviews.
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