'OXV: The Manual' - resonates on many levels.

Just got back from it at the Calgary Film Festival.
I quite enjoyed it, it was like a 'gentler' and 'deeper' version (in some ways) of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Call it a science-romance perhaps?

The cold science of it, or the 'chemistry' of romance versus the pure emotion of love makes for very interesting subject matter. I found myself thinking about the theme of this movie, fate versus passion a lot during the film. Really makes you think, are we in control?, are we not?, does it matter?

It was also a very (And I mean very) gentle film, with not so much as a single swear word or act of violence. Very gentle, very sweet, yet still very 'scientific'.

Most of the movie was quite well cast, and there were some great deliveries, especially by the younger cast members. It was beautiful to look at, with lots of nice tight shots of faces/reactions, which really brought out the emotion of the piece. Lovely to look at.

Honestly though, I enjoyed the first 2 acts the most. The Third act got a little heavy handed and I found it bogged down the story a bit. Still, an enjoyable piece of cinema, and I'd give it a good solid 7.5

Took my breath away. But then you already knew that right? ;)

This was quite simply an amazing movie. I haven't been left speechless at the end of a film for a very long time, but this did that to me. Afterwards all I wanted was to be left alone with my thoughts. It created a small epiphany in me. I am so grateful for the profound effect that art can make in one's life!


Who will be first to have their backs against the wall when the revolution comes?