Sentimental Value

I really, really loved this. Easily one of the best of the year. I had high expectations after Cannes and I’m so happy it didn’t disappoint. I saw it last night and I still can’t fully verbalise how I feel.. I already need to rewatch it. It’s visually gorgeous and the storytelling is just as beautiful. Every choice feels extremely intentional. It’s sweet and soft even if it’s exploring the complexity of family and how hard it is to actually communicate with the people you love. I don’t want to sound hyperbolic but the performances are EXCEPTIONAL. Renate and Stellan really carry the movie, they’re so so good. They say so much with so little, you can feel everything their characters are thinking or trying to hold back. So many of their tiny expressions have been replaying in my head since watching. I definitely liked it way more than *The worst person in the world. * There’s also so many small details I loved, like the title card over the crack in the wall of the house. Agnes cleaning her sister’s apartment because she’s been depressed. Or in the end where Stellan and Renate’s characters smile at each other but still don’t know how to be close. That awkwardness between them…aghhh. Having a complicated family or struggling to be open with each other, makes this one HIT. I really loved it, Trier told this story so beautifully. Can’t wait to watch it again !!!