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First of all, I can’t even believe this film was made and distributed to so many theaters. Don’t get me wrong– I think it may be one of the best movies I have ever seen, but it is SO much different than anything else I can hardly believe someone picked it up to produce and distribute.
The movie doesn’t know if it is a documentary, drama or musical, but somehow it pulls off being all three. The story is that of a Czech immigrant who works and exists only to pay for a surgery to correct in her son a genetic disease that will eventually render him blind. The acting in the entire film is flawless and it is cast perfectly. The camera angles and visuals were stunning and the soundtrack (by Bjork) is enchanting.
I must disagree with other reviewers on a couple of points. The first being that this is a “predictable story” of a character “too weak-willed to defend herself from the forces of ‘darkness’ enveloping her miserable life”. The will of Selma is incredible. Out of guilt from bringing her son into the world, knowing he will inherit the same blinding disease she has, and pure love Selma dedicates her life to saving money to pay for the surgery. She sacrifices everything save occasional viewings of musicals which provide her the sanity she needs to continue. Even when put to the ultimate test- death- she continues. The second point is that there are no happy scenes. Completely false. The sheer beauty of Selma’s mission and the musicals she produces in her head define love and happiness respectively. The end of the movie (I won’t spoil it for you) is sad but at the same time happy in that Bjork has found her piece after being wronged in so many ways.
The first 20 minutes are painfuly slow, but everything comes together. Wouldn’t recommend it to everyone, but if you are a fan of “art” films or Indies, definately watch it.
Genre: Drama, Musical
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Genre Grade: A+
Final Grade: A+
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This is possibly the most depressing movie I’ve ever seen. It rips you apart over and over again, without any hint of a happy ending. It’s about as far from cliche Hollywood as can be, something Lars von Trier is known for. Bjork is an incredible, wonderful actress and I’d love to see her in a happier role, but she has sworn she will never be in another movie because of the emotional difficulties caused from her role in this film.
I am warning you, this movie will madden you, sadden you, and depress the hell out of you. I recommend it to audiences who appreciate art films. It is a musical (great way of challenging the sadness of the film), but mostly it is just a drama about losing everything you could possibly lose for the sake of love and compassion.
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