2008 Woodie Awards
"A tout de suite" both captivates and disappoints
Kelly Voss
Issue date: 2/8/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Overall, this film is successful on many levels. The audience is constantly aware of the characters' thoughts and emotions, even though there is a minimal amount of dialogue. This effect is achieved through jarringly gratuitous close-ups of the actors' expressive faces, especially Besco, whose face can convey both childish innocence and ravenous sexuality in a matter of seconds.
Additionally, the first half of the film is both visually mesmerizing and mentally gripping.
However, after Lili is abandoned in Greece the narrative begins to drag. Lili goes from one sexual partner to the next in an attempt to forget about Bada. These exploits are as forgettable for the viewer as they are for Lili. It's also unclear why so many people are excessively willing to assist Lili, who, as previously stated, has no money and no form of identification.
All of these elements and narrative twists lead to a highly disappointing and anti-climatic ending for a film that starts so brilliantly.
Additionally, the first half of the film is both visually mesmerizing and mentally gripping.
However, after Lili is abandoned in Greece the narrative begins to drag. Lili goes from one sexual partner to the next in an attempt to forget about Bada. These exploits are as forgettable for the viewer as they are for Lili. It's also unclear why so many people are excessively willing to assist Lili, who, as previously stated, has no money and no form of identification.
All of these elements and narrative twists lead to a highly disappointing and anti-climatic ending for a film that starts so brilliantly.
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