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Review on πŸŽ₯ Punch-Drunk Love: Exploring the Criterion Collection Edition by Dawn Fischer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything in class is different

I first saw "Punch Drunk Love" not more than a year ago and after reading it only now I can say, that this is the most unusual of all original comedy-drama novels. A film about whimsical style, overcoming personal mistakes, redemption and the possibilities of an unlikely romance. The film begins with no title or credits, then builds without a premise or plot and moves entirely on its own, driven by the cuckold Barry, who is thrown off balance by the presence of seven sisters who constantly pester him with what he is does where he is is. walk. And why is he wearing that blue suit? Judging by one star's ratings, many people lack vision or a simple understanding of cinema as an art. There should be an age limit for watching adult films. I'm sure the one star ratings are from kids looking for explosions or simple action. The visual action and sound style really make this movie work. I can't imagine having to watch this with subtitles and no sound. It would be like watching it blindfolded. There are some good cameos, notably Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Mattress Man. It's a good movie and I don't even care about Adam Sandler. Emily Watson is perfect as the attractive lover who loves Barry's tortured soul unconditionally.

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  • Not bad, but...