Review of Zelary (2003) by Kate S — 24 Jan 2008

I feel like the plot is wore-out terrerity but this film still works. Nothing in the plot is new or dramatic until the last half hour, and there are moments where you're bored, but you keep watching and slowly warm up to the film due to the acting and art direction.

For all else it seems very real in the simple little town full of believalbe people so finally when something does happen you care more than you thought. It is almost a case of to little to late but not quite.

The male lead along with Anna his wife do hold this film together. Most other actors and this would be a boring unwatchable Masterpiece Theater film, but thier chemisty shine through. Overall worth seeing but I would add if you're looking of a Czech film go older with "Closely Watched Trains" or "Loves a Blonde" while if its a WWII film go "Shop On Main ST".