Review of Trouble Every Day (2001) by Keith L — 30 Jul 2007

I always remember the reports of this film when it was shown at Cannes in 2001. Over half of the audience was rumoured to have walked out, and thats's not hard to believe. Claire Denis's take on cannibalism is a disturbing and an uncomfortable watch, yet mesmorising at the same time. Gallo gives another great performance as Shane Brown, who realises that the hunger is getting beyond his control, as does Tricia Vessey as Gallo's frightened and confused wife.

The film does have alot of padding and occasionally you do wonder why you are watching endless scenes of Gallo walking around the streets of Paris, but then once you have seen the two heavy pieces, in a way you your glad that you are getting some light with the dark.

The first of the controversial scenes features Core' brilliantly played by an almost silent Beatrice Dalle(I believe she only speaks 3 lines in the whole film). Her seduction of a young man when he breaks into her prison home, goes from erotic to horrifying in a split second.

If you can handle the subject matter and are prepared to watch something beautiful yet bizzare, then Trouble Everyday is a must. The mixture of subtle performances, great visuals and a fantastic haunting score from Nottingham's Tindersticks make it a movie that will get under your skin and stay there.