Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Le fils (2002)

English Title: The Son. 
Synopsis: A master carpenter takes in a new pupil; they are linked through a past event. The master knows about the link between the two; the pupil doesn't. 
Appraisal: The developments of the plot are predictable enough, once the aforementioned past event is revealed to the audience; the viewer's interest is sustained, if only barely, mainly due to some fine psychological characterizations. Shot mostly in excrutiating shouldercam, showing close view of the lead's back of the neck, it is unsuitable to motion-sick persons. 
Rating: 49

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