Review of Upstream Color (2013) by Alexbako — 31 May 2017

There is two standout layers perfected in this game-changing film. The one layer has been mastered by many films over the decades. That's of course the image. In particular, it's influenced by the abstract idealism that many great individuals like Malick, Lynch, Tarkovsky had success over.

But this one stand out for its next crucial layer. That's sound. My two unique ears have not heard a single more soul soothing, eargasmic, majestic and exhilarating sound desing. That's where the "game-changing" word that I used comes into place.

When movies used to be more of a visual attraction, this film proved to me that could get the same pleasure just listening to the god damn thing. It's a masterfull blend of picture and sound. And since the story is pretty notional, there are lot of ways to see this.

I have my theory, but that's for another day. I like embracing its obscurantism after all. In the end, I think, it's a rewarding experience that will floor you.