Review of BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) by Bertobellamy — 04 Nov 2022
We should praise Iñárritu daring to make a film like this, knowing that many were going to destroy it for being "pretentious" or "insufferable" — something to which he even refers on several occasions —.
And the truth is that it is; almost three hours of "self-fiction" in which the acclaimed Mexican director declares that the worst of his failures has been his success. Even so, the Malick, Sorrentino, and Fellini influence is worth noting, and at times the vibe takes you into this surreal world.
Still, various phrases and situations feel embarrassing and immediately detach you from what could have been brilliant. The best part is the superb photography by Darius Khondji; the long takes, wide angles, and smooth camera movements contribute perfectly to creating that dreamlike atmosphere with which Iñárritu is so obsessed.
Unfortunately, the movie has a hard time finishing and sustaining his speech, and many scenes are downright boring. What a waste.
This review of BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 04 November 2022.
BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths has generally received positive reviews.
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