Short Reviews
I watch a wealth of films without formally composing a full
review. These short reviews will give me the opportunity to review all the
films I watch in a more abbreviated version. This will allow my reader’s
insight and recommendation to other films that might not find publication with
the newspaper or websites I contribute to. Enjoy.
Stories We Tell
Dir: Sarah Polley
Our past is formulated through a mix of fleeting personal
memories and family verbal storytelling. What we uncover on the journey to the
past is different in many ways from what we perceive. Through a combination of
old photographs, video inserts, and strikingly authentic interviews only a
family member interviewing her family could obtain, Sarah Polley carefully
unravels the complex story of her beloved mother. The film moves from a loving
tribute to intricate mystery, with an interesting balance of revealing memories
from a range of family members. While the story formulates around the past it
has an immediate influence on the present, taking point on how we observe the
past and how it affects the personal present. Stories We Tell is one of the best films of the year thus far.
Monte’s Rating
4.75 out of 5.00
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