A movie for a specific kind of viewer.

atomiccomandant

This movie was far better than the premise or some other reviewers were able to understand or articulate.

I wont go over the plot since every other review does so. This movie isnt about the characters the actors are portraying its more about the lives of the people escaping into these characters and how and why someone would want to do that. This movie is very emotional in many different ways.

The sub plot about the nuns and their "leap of faith" meant nothing to me. If you are religious or open to the supernatural then there may have been something for you in that sub plot. Though i did enjoy Werner Herzog in the role of the priest, He had little screen time but still was able to deliver a beleivable performance.

Most of the characters dont get much if any development, but thats just it they dont need it. Its not about each person in the commune, Its more about why they choose to stay there and the lives they lead as their characters.

In short, I loved this movie. I may be the only one. This is a bleak film, with a few laughs. Contemplative films like this require a downer ending, though thats personal preference.

Honest rating 8 stars. I did rate it 10 just to give it more credit.

score 10/10

atomiccomandant 1 July 2019

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