Review of When the Sea Rises (2004) by Matthew F. J — 30 Mar 2011
This attempt at quirkiness works and doesn't work. The story is about a comediennes life on the road(based on the film's star Yolande Moreau's experiences as a traveling peformer in the 1980's)who becomes romantically involved with a member of her audience.
The movie works when the lead is on stage doing her standup routine, because it looked interesting and fun. She wears a weird face mask, has bloodstained arms, shoots a water pistol at the audience and tells a tale of crime committed against a lover.
That is interesting. Unfortuately, the romance which is the centerpiece of the movie. The acting is good, but I don't know enough about Moreau's character before she meets her romantic interest, so when she comes out of her shell to start a relationship with this guy, so much remains a mystery.
We know more about her stage persona than the real person. It could have been much better.
This review of When the Sea Rises (2004) was written by Matthew F. J on 30 Mar 2011.
When the Sea Rises has generally received positive reviews.
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