The Limits of Control

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Sandy R I am happy I finally saw this film. I was drawn in right away by the cinematography and ambiance, and the shots of Madrid. Mostly, it was the focus on Isaach de Bankolé's beautiful face in juxtaposition to the shots of his immediate surroundings and his encounters---the film is very alive with feeling him thinking and feeling. The abstract shots of the cool curved architecture of the Torres Blancas Hotel in Madrid, the spare dialogue and exploration of place feel Antonioni-esque. The monologues in the encounters are funny in the usual Jarmushian way and will definitely be appreciated by cinephiles and art lovers; they are true to Jarmusch's hip and intellectual sensibilities with references to film and art, and are starters for the kind of conversations I like to have. Thoroughly appreciated the aesthetics throughout the film, and covet the green painted flamenco guitar that figures into the story. I also loved the views of the countryside through the train window. Jarmusch truly brings the viewer along on this strange journey through Spain, replete with a flamenco song and dance. In an interview about the film he said he wanted to make a suspenseful film in which not much happens, and he succeeded. It is a film where the poets with imagination win. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/25 Full Review Lloyd S Didn't get this movie, but enjoyed Paz completely naked. That ass deserve 10 stars! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Valentine P Near the end of this film, the hitman sits in front of a blank canvas in an art gallery and stares at it. This is the experience you can expect from this movie. Stare as much as you like, you don't have much to go on. Your many questions will go unanswered. Don't waste your time. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Steve D Aimless and slow as can be. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Logan M Call me crazy, but I think I liked it. I won't recommend it or call it a good film. It is quite literally all style and no substance at all. But Jim Jarmusch's direction the film's cast and its cinematography let me enjoy it, even if I can't say very much in its favor. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/12/23 Full Review KEVIN C The more I watch this one the more I'm drawn in to this dialogue light film of intrigue. From the lead, Isaach De Bankole, whose quiet strength hooks you into every movement he makes and every step he takes you on this journey. Surrounded by an incredible support cast Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Gael Garcia Bernal and the incredibly beautiful Paz de La Huerta , who they certainly didn't go broke on her wardrobe. Interesting film that you're not always sure what's going on but riveting nonetheless. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/14/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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