Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Davids. — 27 Feb 2008
A visually stunning movie that almost re-invents cinema as it deals with consciousness, what it means to be human and how we as viewers perceive this in the rendition offered by the film. The scenes early on after Bauby's paralyzing car accident, are a mixture of acerbic humour and heartbreaking moments.
Gradually, as Bauby gets used to his condition, the film becomes more heartbreaking as seeing his children, speaking to his absent lover through his ex-wife. The decision to show the car accident that paralyzed him towards the end of the film is brilliant, leaving the viewer to contemplate the 'locked-in' syndrome for themselves.
This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Davids. on 27 Feb 2008.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has generally received very positive reviews.
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