Review of Breaking the Waves (1996) by Logan M — 27 Jun 2016
About three quarters of the way in, I was left with little faith that Trier will be able to make much more of this than a glorified Twilight Zone episode. And even in retrospect, some aspects of this film are indeed lacking (e.g. the sailor ingredient). Ultimately however, between Watson's marvelous performance and that ending - alone - the film does manage a rather powerful resonance.
As does my having unexpectedly rediscoved Cartlidge's very specific type of magic and the distinct lack thereof owed to her early departure.
This review of Breaking the Waves (1996) was written by Logan M on 27 June 2016.
Breaking the Waves has generally received very positive reviews.
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