Review of The Dance of Reality (2013) by Jacob G — 09 Aug 2014
The Dance of Reality is a helluva film. It's a firecracker jumble of reality and fantasy, where Jodorowsky's panache for visual grandeur doesn't actually overwhelm the characters and their storylines.
There are two major stories that weave together, sometimes one taking priority over the other. The first, and most obvious, is the growing pains experienced by a boy trying to figure out how to make his father love him and how to be friends with boys that don't want his friendship. These scenes are marked by vibrant color and fantasy, where the absurd and fantastical meet in some truly delightful scenes. The contrast between this whimsy and the grim family life experienced by the boy takes on an almost Pan's Labyrinth-type dichotomy.
The later developing story is that of his father. Here the film twists out of its fantasy visuals into something dreary and more realistic. While the visual spark returns occasionally, the tone of the film takes on the somber journey he takes.
The Dance of Reality is definitely a journey, and people who already know and love Jodorowsky's style will be right at home in this frenetic film.
This review of The Dance of Reality (2013) was written by Jacob G on 09 Aug 2014.
The Dance of Reality has generally received positive reviews.
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