Review of Whisky (2004) by Eunice C — 14 Jan 2011
The description on the jacket of the DVD box reads it is a comedy. It is comic in the sense that being stubborn and "stupid" and failing to be frank to one's inner self often leads to solitude. So, it is comic in parts and sad as a whole. Its background is today's (i.e. the '00s) but it's filmmed as if it were decades ago. Sock factory owner Jacobo's refusal to change and accept help, care all makes his solitary life more miserable and dilapidated than his out-of-dated workshop. Yet, this is human, isn't it?
With little dialogue, Whisky is more a colour silent film with most of its drama brought by the superb acting of the subtle characters. It caught my attention for it was said to be reminiscent of Aki Kaurismaki and Jim Jamusch, two of my favourite directors. Quite true the claim is, e.g. the beginning shot of Jacobo driving from home to factory when darkness at night gradually turned to blueness in early morning. A salute to Night on Earth and La Vie de Boheme?!
This review of Whisky (2004) was written by Eunice C on 14 Jan 2011.
Whisky has generally received positive reviews.
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