The Man Who Cried (2000)

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at May 18 7:54

"One should never look back. One should never regret. Never." The Man Who Cried is a significantly unusual film that will be found boring by the majority of mainstream contemporary audiences. I won't lie to you - it's not an unproblematic film to scrutinise as it implores the audience to watch with heavy patience. Instead of relying on significant events to drive the film, each scene is carried by its competent cast and eye-catching production design. Those involved in the production are certainly able to grasp your attention, efficiently utilising resources at their disposal. But after the first hour the formula no longer works. Things become uneven and the storytelling is drastically altered. Some might find this poetic: I found it irritating. The film's major flaw would have to b...Read more

Rating : 7/10