Movie No. 156 (2013): A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
A Woman Under The Influence (1974)
Director: John Cassavetes
Cast: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk
Okay, I get it. In the film are a mismatched couple: the husband is a construction worker, the wife full time mother; he's controlling, she's outgoing but emotionally weak. In the film's highlight, the wife has a nervous breakdown, which is effectively captured on camera. Speaking of camera, what's this I observed while watching the film? I mean the extended shots focused on characters doing their things particularly during crucial moments. That (kind of) worked, in my opinion, if it's meant to convey to the audience what's on the character's mind.
Director: John Cassavetes
Cast: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk
Okay, I get it. In the film are a mismatched couple: the husband is a construction worker, the wife full time mother; he's controlling, she's outgoing but emotionally weak. In the film's highlight, the wife has a nervous breakdown, which is effectively captured on camera. Speaking of camera, what's this I observed while watching the film? I mean the extended shots focused on characters doing their things particularly during crucial moments. That (kind of) worked, in my opinion, if it's meant to convey to the audience what's on the character's mind.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: August 20, 2013
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