Blissfully Yours opens with a first half that captures some of the struggles of the characters lives, but the second half takes us to a place of peace and beauty. A sense of relaxation and escape from reality kicks in, and even if it is for just one day, just one moment, the worries fade away into tranquility.
The genuine humanity and embrace of nature in Weerasethakul’s films is always something to behold.
Peaceful, soothing, loving, and tender. Paterson creates a calming and rather hypnotic atmosphere, through a consistently smooth pace, dreamy score, and it's understated story and characters. The performances were strong, and the film consistently touched me with it's heartwarming and sensitive tone. There are many scenes in this film that are totally magical; mainly the poetry readings, which are nothing short of bliss.
Nolan’s film is very well crafted in essentially every regard. I definitely think it’s his most pleasing to watch; the use of 70mm IMAX really shows. It brings visual grandeur and captures the enormity and of the events, most notably the beach scenes and the dogfights, which feel vast. All of the set pieces are incredibly impressive and perfectly executed.
The score, although arguably overbearing, is atmospheric and adds a certain intensity and emotion to the film. For me, Hans…
