Review of The Air I Breathe (2007) by Erno K — 13 Jul 2008
Unique, thoughtful, and stunning... based on a Chinese proverb which says that life consists of four emotions: Happiness, Pleasure, Sorrow, and Love. To be whole one must experience each emotion, and by doing so we are interconnected with all other human beings.
The film itself is structured in the same fashion, with each of four segments focusing on those ideas. The lead actors portray those emotions one by one. Forest Whitaker is Happiness, Brendan Fraser is Pleasure, Sarah Michelle Gellar is Sorrow, and Kevin Bacon is Love.
They anchor the four segments of the film, while the rest of the magnificent ensemble cast weaves in and out of the narrative. Powerful melancholic undertones with great dialogue, this is a truly thought provoking work.
This review of The Air I Breathe (2007) was written by Erno K on 13 Jul 2008.
The Air I Breathe has generally received positive reviews.
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