Review of Still Life (2015) by Kevin C — 22 Apr 2015
Brilliant, emotional, thought-provoking movie.
The story of a man whose job it is to trace the relatives and friends of deceased people. A dour, methodical, deliberate man, the movie deals mostly with a particular case of his, and the effect it has on him and other people concerned.
From the start the movie makes you think about loneliness and mortality, in particular your own, and what you leave behind. Emotional too, in that you see how people are affected by other people's lives.
Despite all this, the movie seemed to be heading for a predictable and possibly lacklustre ending. However, the final few scenes are among the most powerful, emotional and thought-provoking I've ever seen. Certainly not predictable.
Superb work by Eddie Marsan in the lead role. He was perfect for the role. Good support from Joanne Froggatt.
An understated masterpiece.
This review of Still Life (2015) was written by Kevin C on 22 Apr 2015.
Still Life has generally received positive reviews.
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