Review of Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) by Mike T — 06 Feb 2010

Although director Bela Tarr's approach may not appeal to a lot of viewers, I think it would be hard for a movie buff to watch this film and not respect the clarity of its vision. The extent of its originality and the power of its atmosphere are difficult to deny, and I personally thought that plot was of minimal importance in its case.

There were numerous occasions throughout the course of the movie where I was completely disconnected from the plot, but I always felt consumed in its world and its mood. The staggering technical detail is something to marvel at, but I was mostly seduced by its disquieting beauty.

Quite an achievement.