Saying that this movie is "unconventional" or how "I've never seen any movie quite like this," may sound like I'm making hyperbolic statements. I really don't think I am. Consider the premise though, which is about a medium who is trying to receive some kind of contact from her recently deceased twin brother, and at the same time has a day job that involves being a personal shopper for a celebrity. The movie switches between different plot scenarios that ranges from a haunting, documentary segments, abstract art work, fashion wear, shopping around, traveling from place to place, and even iMessage. Definitely the description of an unusual movie.
The mashups of all these different plot elements may admittedly make the movie feel aimless, to the point that it's like the story is progressing along like a stream of consciousness. Some might argue that it even moves too slow, and has a constant dour tone. Others might actually find themselves on the edge of their seat from the unpredictability of what direction the movie is going in next. There will also be those that might describe this to be a voyeuristic view of the main character, that's not too far removed from a reality TV show. Then there will be those that will just find the odd and offbeat nature of this movie to be too frustrating to see through the end.
Despite all the weird story elements found in this movie, this is first and foremost a character study of a woman grieving the passing of her brother, and how she is dealing with it through her already odd life. Kristen Stewart is easy to make fun of by her seemingly limited methods of acting, although it does seem like she got herself a really good role to shine a light on her strengths here as the character of Maureen Cartwright. Writer-Director Olivier Assayas seemed to have taken her acting talent into account, by creating a peculiar and fascinating character that seemed tailor made for Stewart to play to perfection. There are some stupid things that happen in this movie, and several of that may be Maureen's fault, but it does flesh out her character more.
Needless to say, this movie is not for everybody. It may be too artsy for the average movie goer to enjoy, but fans of Kristen Stewart should definitely watch this.
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