Review of Rust and Bone (2012) by Jeremy H — 03 Mar 2013

In many ways Rust And Bone is a masterfully done oil painting on a thin layer of ice that cause the beautiful and profoundness of the story crackles soon upon touch. On the surface, Rust has all the good qualities that consisted in a great film that observes human nature in struggles.

Ali, a single father without a goal of life meets Stephanie, an animal worker whose fortune was torn apart in an incident that takes away both of her calves. The two of them met soon before and after their lowest point of life, and the need of companionship and sexual comfort developed a shared relationship, however, out of basic needs not passion.

But then when we take a look closer look upon their connection it is rather superficial. On the other hand, the main character Ali has no apparent want or need either, which diminish the driving force of the story.

All leads to the end that makes Rust And Bone unqualified of a human study nor masterful story-telling, but an over emotional, or even plainly emotional piece that can be easily out done by many other story tellers.