Omg what a film.
I've put Japanese film in the title to differentiate it from the film about Aileen Wournoss starring Charlize Theron.
This is one I need to watch again, because the way it was structured (which is really clever) has left me still piecing bits together.
I went to see it with a friend, which I would recommend, as getting someone else's perspective on it can help piece some bits together. I connected some things that she hadn't and vice versa.
It's a really clever film about how events can be perceived. I'm not going to say any more, as I don't want to give any spoilers. But I highly recommend it.
I'm not sure why Perfect Days got into the oscar nominations for best international film rather than Monster. I enjoyed Perfect Days, but it doesn't have that impact that Monster has, imo.
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MassageForLife · 13/03/2024 11:24
SocksAndTheCity · 13/03/2024 13:05
Thanks for the thread - I'm going to see it on Monday
That wasn't much of a contribution, I know 🤣
Babymamamama · 29/03/2024 14:35
I’ve just seen this. Agree having seen both Perfect Days and this one that Monster was superior but they were both amazing in different ways. So painful to see it all through the mothers eyes but then realising there can be so much going on in your child’s world of which you are not aware.
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