This is the movie that brought Lars von Trier to the foreground. I must say I was not very happy with the plot. Sometimes it just got plain corny, especially in the end. I don't know if this happened because they targeted mainstream American audiences, but I was expecting much more depth from a progressive and inspired director like Lars. Leaving the plot away, we have the trademark abnormal cuts and moving camera, very solid acting, the Trier obligatory scenes for shock value and a very good soundtrack. In general, it's not a bad film, everybody did their best with what they had in their hands. I just don't know what was their goal, an "alternative" tear-jerker? If you have also seen Dancer In The Dark, you'll have already figured out the pattern Lars is following when he wants to get commercial.
Review of Breaking the Waves
