Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Danielw — 29 Nov 2007
I am quite convinced that this is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. It does things that only movies can, and constitutes, above and beyond its other very many great virtues, an argument for the irreplaceability of this particular art form.
It is in the best sense an interpretation of Bauby's book, rather than simply an illustration. I left this movie with my mind in a swim and my emotions unleashed, rather than, as one might have expected given the theme of this movie, manipulated.
Everything about this movie, every risk and every novel move, works. I doubt that I will see anything this good this decade.
This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Danielw on 29 Nov 2007.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has generally received very positive reviews.
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