too offbeat of a comedy

"Eimbcke has an undeniable gift for deftly doleful wavelengths." - Fernando F. Croce

Cinema in the truest sense, with all the empathy and soul frequently present at the top of post-2000 international film.

This is how I picture film had it evolved indigenously.

Possibly perfect filmmaking.

Excellent film all around. Loved the control exhibited by the director in his stylistic choices. Using the edits almost as breaths between shots, relying on wide shots that give the characters room to act and relate to one another, and using loads of understated comedy to offset the underlying frustration and tragedy within the story. It all builds to an emotional and poignant conclusion.