- Sensibility: A few moments where the progression of this wild night feels a bit awkward (I mean structurally, there are many awkward emotional moments), particularly going to a jay and a grand ending conversation, even with the mysterious/metaphorical nature of some of the narrative elements.
- Cinematography: Production design is the highlight of the film, providing great visuals in a limited space and playing a critical role in the story telling. Lighting choices are solid, framing on the whole js excellent and create subtle energies in dialogue heavy scenes. Only weakness is a few noticeable shot-to-shot inconsistencies and a beginning sequence and end sequence that feel like they drag just a touch too long.
- Energy: A great soundtrack and score propel this quick, witty, funny, sad, dramatic, and raw story to great heights.
- Narrative: Brilliant dialogue writing is a major highlight of the film. The characters are full of depth and idiosyncracies. The dissolution of the relations in the film is well-communicated and well-told. The dialogue is full of quips and inside jokes that increase re-watchability and demand the viewer's attention. A mysterious disappearance in the ending creates a great metaphorical layer that provides a ton of food for thought. However, some of the symbolism falls apart in hindsight, and some hard hitting moments are tarnished by a needless interjection of humor.
- T-Points: The film received five bonus points: two for a ton of quick lines like "last morning", "just, more", "I feel healthy just seeing it", "next time you're in there count the rings", and "I hope she pushes you gently"; one for a great shot where two couples are split sitting around a lamp and semi-color-coordinated, one for a few details like eating a bowl of olives and a man's back acting up subtly when his past comes up in conversation, and one for a great bit of thought-provoking metaphor in the ending.
Great watch with a brilliant combination of visuals, acting prowess, and writing prowess. I could easily see this film becoming an annual watch for me, because it just does everything right.
Number of Watches: 2
