This could have been a much better road trip narrative if only it displayed better continuity and more skill in probing the depth of the two main characters and their respective backgrounds. As it is, greater attention is given geography and atmosphere than providing the viewer with a believable plot or development of a complete human relationship before trailing off into more roads and tunnels.
I still enjoyed most of it. Although there was scant use of close-ups and many voiced expressions in all four languages frequently got lost in the action, the transformation of a confused and disillusioned Victoras from drudge into mature acceptance of the good things in his life saved the film from being just another mediocrity.
Also, the world forgets all too often that a small slice of the German-speaking Tyrol became nearly extinct between two world wars, and this film shows it in all its renascent glory. Of course, it's not Munich as portrayed in the final scenes, but we can believe the beautiful Tyrol is where the story is appropriately winding up.
I still enjoyed most of it. Although there was scant use of close-ups and many voiced expressions in all four languages frequently got lost in the action, the transformation of a confused and disillusioned Victoras from drudge into mature acceptance of the good things in his life saved the film from being just another mediocrity.
Also, the world forgets all too often that a small slice of the German-speaking Tyrol became nearly extinct between two world wars, and this film shows it in all its renascent glory. Of course, it's not Munich as portrayed in the final scenes, but we can believe the beautiful Tyrol is where the story is appropriately winding up.