I think Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) is my new favourite film - never has a piece of cinema left me feeling so completely self-defeated and empty. Please do not put this fantastic film on hold for another second. It's some of the purest cinema I've seen in a while.
This film is like a masterclass in filmmaking. It follows none of the conventional "rules" of movies and there is no clear winner or hero. There's no real drama. There's no real "silver lining". There's only struggle. And then acceptance.
It's deeply personal and downright hypnotising at times. It's moody, intimate, atmospheric - somewhat artistically arousing to an extent - and profoundly melancholy. It's not afraid to offer an honest slice of life.
I could go on for ages, dissecting each scene and every line of dialogue, but what ultimately led me to write this post is the "Play me something" scene. [spoilers] After a pilgrimage of sorts, Llewyn finds himself in front of an impresario, playing 'The Death of Queen Jane'. A perfect melody with perfect lyrics, and an all-round perfect performance. The response;
"I don't see a lot of money here."
Such an abrupt conclusion to dreams right there. It's so perfectly anti-climactic. That line throws you so off-guard, it's almost ridiculous how abrupt it is when considering the consistent nature of failure in the film. Llewyn has so much talent, but life slaps him in the face around every corner. It's brilliant and haunting and so well-realised on screen.
I honestly struggle to find a flaw with this film. Everything is so well-crafted and masterful - from the acting to the soundtrack, to the gorgeously-greyed cinematography. If this is your first introduction to the film, please watch it immediately. I'm foolish to have let this masterpiece stay on my radar for 7 years without having watched it.
Submitted February 17, 2020 at 06:54AM by australiughhh https://ift.tt/2SwYCat
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