First off let me start by saying never before has such a
well crafted love letter to the seventies Gallio (in particular the films of
Argento) been so masterfully weaved. From
frame one its visual style and pulsing score (very reminiscent of Goblin) sets
the tone for what viewers have in store.
Before I go any further in this review I
should note this film will not be for everyone. This is tailored toward the
hardcore Italian horror/Gallio fans and casual horror film viewers might get
frustrated by the lack of plot. Like the classic Argento films it’s about the
visual journey that he takes you on not the actual plot, and fans of these
types of films get that. Speaking of visuals this film out does even the
trippiest of Italian films. The use of colors editing tricks and mind bending
effects creates a beautiful and sinister world which is soaking wet with desire
and dripping with an equal amounts of eroticism and nightmare logic. Seldom has
a movie held me in such a hypnotic state and not let up till the end credits. The filmmakers can take something simple day
to day events such as a car ride and turn them into a sexy feast for the eyes. Normally
editing is not something a mention in a review but Amer deserves a nod in this
department. It’s got so many interesting editing choices; it really drives the
film forward in its storytelling.
Editing coupled with a fantastic cinematographer that brings out the gothic horror at the start of the film to the sexually charged second half. It also doesn’t hurt that the locations are as breath taking as its two lead actress`s. There is no doubt that Blank and blank who play mother and daughter are striking beauties but can that act? That’s an unfair question as there is very little actual dialogue throughout. Blank who plays the mother does have some very good acting chops as seen in the beginning of the film where she has a lot of lines.
Editing coupled with a fantastic cinematographer that brings out the gothic horror at the start of the film to the sexually charged second half. It also doesn’t hurt that the locations are as breath taking as its two lead actress`s. There is no doubt that Blank and blank who play mother and daughter are striking beauties but can that act? That’s an unfair question as there is very little actual dialogue throughout. Blank who plays the mother does have some very good acting chops as seen in the beginning of the film where she has a lot of lines.
Amer harkens back to the good old days when films like Bird
with the Crystal Plumage,All the Colors of the Dark, Lizard in a Womans Skin were
being made. A time when Argento was king of his castle and not making some
rather poor directing choices he is today. With a blend of terror and sexuality
this film is film buffs wet dream. This
for me is hands down the best foreign film of last year. I`m very exciting to
see their next film “The Strange Color of your Bodies Tears”
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