Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Guitar (2008)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Amy Redford
Cast: Saffron Burrows, Isaach De Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta
Running time: 95 minutes



Moments after learning she has terminal cancer and just two months left to live, Melody Wilder also loses her job and gets dumped by her boyfriend. This woman who spent her life denying herself so many things decides to rent a luxurious loft and max out her credit cards living the life before she goes. But, maybe life has other plans for her.

This film is a slow-paced poem with a very compelling storyline. Unfortunately, something seemed to have gotten lost in the delivery. In the end, what had the potential to be great is just good.

Saffron Burrows is good as Melody Wilder, offering a very honest performance. And a woman playing guitar is something I have always found a little sexy. The cast around Burrows, though, was bland and did not offer much.

As for the story itself, there are a lot of plot holes, and when we reach the end, the climax feels unsatisfying. Maybe that was the desired effect, but it left me a little disappointed.

Rating: «««



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