Death and the Maiden - Good Theater Bad Movie
While watching the Death and the Maiden, I had some really conflicting opinions about the film. First off it was a drama which isn't really my cup of tea because I like to be reminded about how great life is instead of how tough it can be. Nonetheless there is a time and an audience for dramas, so if you happen to like dramas, it might be worth checking. My second conflict was in the production of the film. The whole film really only revolves around three characters and while there are several settings used, most of it takes place in the living room of Sigourney Weaver's character. The film was really created more as an adaptation to a play then a movie. This means that it has rich dialoge and great acting, but say goodbye to the special effects. A lack of special effects doesn't make it bad, but again it's part of what makes this an intense film to watch. Finally, the subject matter is more then a little sensitve, so you should be prepared for some heavy thought during this one.
There are a couple of scenes that are pretty amazingly powerful and moments that won't be easy for me to forget, but overall I wish that I would have skipped out on this one and watched something more lighthearted. In the end, it all comes together, but the film served to raise more questions then answers.