Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1 (2013)
Writer: Lars Von Trier
Release Date: 22nd February 2014
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥
In the completion of his 'trilogy of depression' Danish auteur, Lars Von Trier showcases the history of a sex addict, Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg). As told through a collection of flashbacks reflecting Joe's younger life, Charlotte Gainsbourg's performance provides a sincere portrayal of lust and desperation. This emotive element is encompassed by the listener, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard). However, the humility of the film's characters is overwhelmed by Von Trier's complex visual symbolism. Through mundane utensils, Von Trier succeeds in evoking the primal nature of sexual addiction, yet the recurring use of nature is particularly overblown by the stale performance of Christian Slater (Joe's Father). The supporting roles from Shia LaBeouf (Jerome) and Uma Thurman (Mrs. H) are equally distant in Joe's world; their lack of character development is emphasised by often awkward humour. Overall, the visual prowess of Von Trier's work becomes dwarfed by an inability to provide a coherent narrative.
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013)
Writer: Lars Von Trier
Release Date: 22nd February 2014
Hot Rating: 💥💥
In a similar way to volume one, Nymphomaniac volume two is a self-indulgent film. This issue is emphasised by Von Trier's reliance upon actual sex scenes to drive the subliminal themes of the narrative, such as desperation and lust. While these are pronounced through supporting characters, Joe's anecdotes are imbalanced by these roles, as we continue to lose our emotional connection with her. Alongside this declining compassion, the film's sex scenes are devout of the same passion and fire that was evident in the first instalment. It is not so much that the film is laborious, but that its repetitive structure exaggerates the emotional division between audience and protagonist. From this frustration, so is Selingman a confused portrayal of Von Trier's own ability to wrestle his sexual fantasies; both embodiments are confused by the narrative they are involved with, and instead opt for more explicit means of reaching a conclusion.
Writer: Lars Von Trier
Release Date: 22nd February 2014
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥
In the completion of his 'trilogy of depression' Danish auteur, Lars Von Trier showcases the history of a sex addict, Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg). As told through a collection of flashbacks reflecting Joe's younger life, Charlotte Gainsbourg's performance provides a sincere portrayal of lust and desperation. This emotive element is encompassed by the listener, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard). However, the humility of the film's characters is overwhelmed by Von Trier's complex visual symbolism. Through mundane utensils, Von Trier succeeds in evoking the primal nature of sexual addiction, yet the recurring use of nature is particularly overblown by the stale performance of Christian Slater (Joe's Father). The supporting roles from Shia LaBeouf (Jerome) and Uma Thurman (Mrs. H) are equally distant in Joe's world; their lack of character development is emphasised by often awkward humour. Overall, the visual prowess of Von Trier's work becomes dwarfed by an inability to provide a coherent narrative.
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013)
Writer: Lars Von Trier
Release Date: 22nd February 2014
Hot Rating: 💥💥
In a similar way to volume one, Nymphomaniac volume two is a self-indulgent film. This issue is emphasised by Von Trier's reliance upon actual sex scenes to drive the subliminal themes of the narrative, such as desperation and lust. While these are pronounced through supporting characters, Joe's anecdotes are imbalanced by these roles, as we continue to lose our emotional connection with her. Alongside this declining compassion, the film's sex scenes are devout of the same passion and fire that was evident in the first instalment. It is not so much that the film is laborious, but that its repetitive structure exaggerates the emotional division between audience and protagonist. From this frustration, so is Selingman a confused portrayal of Von Trier's own ability to wrestle his sexual fantasies; both embodiments are confused by the narrative they are involved with, and instead opt for more explicit means of reaching a conclusion.
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| Charlotte Gainsbourg as 'Joe'. Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2382009/mediaviewer/rm3876049920 |
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