![]() Rudyard Kipling, one of the icons of the Victorian English colonial mindset, exposes a lot of his conscious and subconscious biases in his various stories about colonial India. įull disclosure: The Jungle Book has never been my favorite story. It will also be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali. Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris lead an all-star cast along with newcomer Rohan Chand (“Mowgli”) in this visually spectacular and emotionally moving adventure. Torn between two worlds, that of the jungle and that of humankind, Mowgli must navigate the inherent dangers in each on a journey to discover who he really is. Rohan Chand as “Mowgli” in the Netflix film “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.” Photo credit: NetflixĪcclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling’s beloved masterpiece, in which a boy who would become a legend, wants nothing more than to find a home. No question, Andre suffers tremendous turmoil, but since he’s incapacitated, the parent-child roles become reversed, which might sound familiar to many Generation X and Baby Boomer moviegoers who are currently managing or have managed the issues around aging mothers and fathers.Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, entertainment, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, Naomie Harris, Netflix, Rohan Chand Meanwhile, the movie’s makeup department – a team of four – conjures up realistic effects to depict Andre’s affected facial features. These challenging moments are raw and inescapable for our lead, featured in nearly every scene, and Marceau and Dussollier deliver masterclass exchanges of discomfort throughout the 113-minute runtime. Ozon’s camera is unforgiving by frequently filming closeups in small rooms, where several long sequences feature father and daughter alone, their only companions are awkward silences and candid discourse. So, Emmanuele places herself within these tight emotional spots. Even though Pascale offers advice and a lending hand, she has motherly duties with her son, so Emmanuele leans into an unwanted lead role with her dad’s affairs.Įmmanuele’s mother, Claude de Soria (Charlotte Rampling), is dealing with her own ailments and is largely absent from the movie (sorry, Rampling fans). In between stops at museums, her healthy relationship with her partner, Serge (Eric Caravaca), she carries the brunt of her father’s care and destiny. It’s a bit dizzying for her and us, as doctors regularly update her about Andre’s improving health, while she knows his true wishes for assisted suicide. She is mentally and physically exhausted as Ozon frequently shuffles Emmanuele back and forth between various medical facilities. However, her father’s illness and morbid request have Emmanuele running the equivalent of an ultra-marathon to Toulouse. Ozon mainly sets his movie in Paris, and Marceau’s Emmanuele doesn’t physically travel great distances except for an out-of-town getaway over a few days. ![]() Bernheim – a screenwriter who passed away in 2017 - co-wrote “Swimming Pool” (2003), “Five Times Two” (2004), and “Ricky” (2009) with writer/director Francois Ozon, who co-writes and directs this film adaptation of her book. He has trouble speaking, and his right arm is immobile.Īfter a few days and Emmanuele’s frequent trips to visit her dad, he drops a bombshell by calming and clearly stating, “I want you to help me end it.”Įven though Andre is laid up in bed and feeling helpless, “Everything Went Fine” is about Emmanuele’s journey, a film based on the real Emmanuele Bernheim and her memoir. Their father, Andre (Andre Dussollier), suffered a stroke, and the 80-something senior is in bad shape. The 50-something siblings meet at the hospital. So, Mme Bernheim stops, marches back up the stairs, puts in her contacts, finally leaves her place, gets on the Metro, and is captured with worry. ![]() She rushes out the door and heads down the stairs, which seem blurry because she forgets her contacts. ![]()
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