Its story makes that this movie isn't anything usual to watch. But
really, that should come as no surprise, since the movie got directed
by Luis Buñuel. A man who loved to create some surrealistic pictures,
about unusual subjects.
But as far as Luis Buñuel movie go, this one is pretty mainstream and
straightforward. It still has some dreamlike sequences in it but
overall its narrative, dialog and characters are easy to follow and
understand, making this movie a perfectly accessible one for just about
everybody. So really, don't let the name Luis Buñuel scare you off, if
you are afraid for some artsy fartsy type of stuff. Really hardly any
of that present in this movie, though it still remains something unique
and stylish to watch.
The movie and its story is being an exploration of a woman's sexual
fantasies. And it's not the romantic and cute kind of stuff. Things
like bondage and other masochism pass through this movie, which all
seems to be in big contrast with the cute looking and soft spoken
Catherine Deneuve character. But that also makes it work out, I guess.
It keeps things surprising and interesting because you basically never
know what you can expect next from her and where the movie will be
going with everything.
Despite of its serious and heavy sounding subject, this actually
remains a pretty fun movie to watch as well. This is all due to the
unusual fantasies and the wishes of the customers the Catherine Deneuve
character hooks up with, when she starts working as a part-time
prostitute.
The movie handles all of its themes very well and interesting, which
gets you into the mind of the main character and understand her
dilemmas and motivations. You don't ever condemn her, even though she
is also committing adultery on her unknowing and somewhat too sweet and
naive husband.
It all got beautiful told and shot, thanks to Luis Buñuel's directing
approach, which had always been more visually orientated.
A great and original movie to watch!
8/10
Watch trailer
No comments: