17/41
There is background music throughout the film
Story
A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires, and grudges.. which is variations on the second movement of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.
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Coppelia: Act I: ValseWritten by Léo DelibesPerformed by Symfonický Slovenského rozhlasu orchestra (as Slovak Radio Orchestra) and Andrew Mogrelia Courtesy of Naxos of America By arrangement with HD Music Now Inc. I went in not knowing anything and maybe it helped me appreciate more as I had no expectations.
It’s pretty original, well written, and the actors might not be big names, but they all do a convincing job given the premise
I also personally liked the directing and editing choices, which fit the characters and this being a product of our time, but I can see why it could be polarizing for some people who might be irritated by the whole younger millennial vibe. While I think it will keep most people guessing until the end with all the twists and turns, if you’ve watched a lot of similar movies, you might be able to guess most of what’s going to happen; but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the crazy, delightfully confusing ride!.
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