Amour

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Misha C Haneke is ruthless in this depiction of tragic love story. Really makes you afraid of one day being old and as defenseless as the main characters portrayed here. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review Jeff M This is one of those quietly devastating motion pictures that always seem to come out of Europe that come across rather subtly while you're watching it and hits you like a ton of bricks as you reflect on the experience. I cared for an elderly grandmother in my home during the last months of her life, so this was an especially emotional voyage for me. Anyone who has experienced the deterioration of a loved one will most likely find much to relate to here, especially in the small moments. I so much appreciate that there aren't a lot of emotional fireworks and overly emphatic speeches about the quality of life. This is a simple story about the efforts and sacrifices one makes in order to care for someone he loves. Riva received all the awards attention here, and it is so very deserved, but in many ways Trintignant is the emotional center of this movie, and it's a devastating performance that deserves as much respect and admiration as his co-star. The end feels a bit drawn out, and I think it could have been 15-20 minutes shorter - that's my only minor quibble that keeps me from giving it a perfect rating. But this is such a wonderful, heartbreaking film that contains moments I will seriously never forget. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Mikhail B I watched this film years ago, and now I have two feelings about it : fear and humility. I won't risk revisiting it, so vivid are those feelings in my memory. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/23 Full Review Martin F A hard to watch movie that punch you in the heart until the slow-paced make it lose its steam. Amour shows the tragedy of Alzheimer with an honest and grounded point of view, there is a lot of respect there despite a very sensible subject. It's hard to not feel sad for someone losing the love of their life over an illness that makes them slowly disappear. Following the husband and the daughter is heart-breaking and relatable even if you haven't gone through the same. The movie starts strong but with a slow-pace and some confusing time-jump, it lost its grip. It's still a good movie, but not as emotional as it started. It ends with a thought-provoking finale which is both controversial and relatable and reward the viewers after a dragging middle act. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/23 Full Review Gareth v Hanake in his way has made a powerful and beautifully shot film about, aging, death, and grief. One of his best. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/25/23 Full Review Dave S Probably director Michael Haneke's most restrained, compassionate, and sensitive film, Amour is the story of Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva), and elderly couple, deeply in love and devoted to each other without reservation. However, their lives change forever when Anne suffers a stroke and the couple are forced to come to terms with an unimaginable future. As usual, Haneke directs the film with an Ozu-like sense of austerity, often using long takes and a stationary camera to tell his story. However, as stylish as the movie may be, the primary reason for watching are the performances from Trintignanat and Riva, sensitive and heartbreaking throughout. The film's laconic pacing may not be for all tastes, but patient viewers will find it to be a compelling story of love and commitment. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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