Dude Rates Movies

The Celebration

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Thomas Vinterberg | 1998 | Denmark, Sweden
Saturday 27 April 2024 (watched)

If Dogma 95 is supposed to be about authenticity, then it doesn't work because the tight constraints of its manifesto apparently forces directing towards hyper-stylized camera work and cinematography, which I found way less sober than well-equipped (but cleaner) productions.

Anyway, the story and actors are very good. <spoiler>Christian has only one friend, who is the cook. Those who rally once the tide has turned don't count.</spoiler>