I went into this movie with high expectations. Birdman is my favorite movie so it was tough to fight. This movie gave even birdman a run for it's money. I have seen this film 3 times in the theaters as it is endlessly filled with meaning and expression.
Alejandro delivers the most personal film ive ever seen. He discusses his own strange feeling of finding place within Limbo. This Mexican director who left and found renowned success in American entertainment returns home after 20 years and battles with the complex emotions of it. It is an incredibly meta film, even at times criticizing itself within the writing. You feel that you are watching not just actors but Alejandro speaking his own feelings and experiences.
This film breaks our typical 3 act structure in the most incredible way. Piecing together all these surreal scenes and visuals to consistently discuss a theme and an a place.
This is one of the best films ive ever seen, but i dont think it is for everyone. To anyone watching it i highly recommend go in with an open mind. Like a psychedelic trip the best way to appreciate this film is to succumb to it. Dont try to force it to be one thing, just let the journey take you. Many will not like the fluid nature of the film and that's okay, but for those who can accept a bit of a pretentious artsy movie you will love this masterclass in writing and visual expression. I recommend this movie to all, even if you hate it i think it's an important watch for any movie lover, at least for the expansion of the mind it will give.
PS if you can, i highly suggest seeing it in a theater if you can. I know it's on netflix but this was an experience made to be seen on the biggest screen you can find.
Alejandro delivers the most personal film ive ever seen. He discusses his own strange feeling of finding place within Limbo. This Mexican director who left and found renowned success in American entertainment returns home after 20 years and battles with the complex emotions of it. It is an incredibly meta film, even at times criticizing itself within the writing. You feel that you are watching not just actors but Alejandro speaking his own feelings and experiences.
This film breaks our typical 3 act structure in the most incredible way. Piecing together all these surreal scenes and visuals to consistently discuss a theme and an a place.
This is one of the best films ive ever seen, but i dont think it is for everyone. To anyone watching it i highly recommend go in with an open mind. Like a psychedelic trip the best way to appreciate this film is to succumb to it. Dont try to force it to be one thing, just let the journey take you. Many will not like the fluid nature of the film and that's okay, but for those who can accept a bit of a pretentious artsy movie you will love this masterclass in writing and visual expression. I recommend this movie to all, even if you hate it i think it's an important watch for any movie lover, at least for the expansion of the mind it will give.
PS if you can, i highly suggest seeing it in a theater if you can. I know it's on netflix but this was an experience made to be seen on the biggest screen you can find.