What do these films have in common?
Emma is a painter, while Adele eventually decides to work with children.
It crashes their relationship, but Adele cant let Emma go.
It does, but Kechiche doesnt film them in a way that feels exploitative, more clinical.
Though the sex scenes are definitely explicit, they never comes across as unnecessary.
Its about a specific sort of relationship, something that becomes clearer the further the movie moves along.
This isnt about true love, even if Adele will love Emma for the rest of her life.
Its about that inequality of love, when one person has kept their options open.
Spielberg was dead on when he talked about the performances.
Both women are absolutely outstanding in the film with Exarchopoulos giving a star-making performance.
The film became known after the fact because its tumultuous set, but its not apparent in the film.
Criterions Blu-ray presents the film in widescreen (2.35:1) and in DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio.
The film is in excellent condition, and the transfer is immaculate.
Criterion announced that the film would be double-dipped, so the only supplements are a trailer and TV spot.
Id be more excited ifThe Thin Blue Linewas in the collection, but this is a fine watch.
Basically the film presents some heady ideas while also revealing how Hawking came to function in his wheelchair.
But this is the weight that comes when evaluating Criterion editions.
Its great, but not great-great.
Extras are limited to two interviews.
The first is with Errol Morris (35 min.
), and he proves gregarious and interesting, revealing they only shot Stephen Hawking for two days.
The other is with cinematographer John Bailey (12 min.).
At this point its fair to say that Akira KurosawasThe Hidden Fortressis mostly famous for supposedly influencingGeorge LucassStar Wars.
All they want to do is go home, but they keep getting put into slavery.
The film is an adventure tale, and as such, its a blast.
This was also Kurosawas first film in widescreen, and he has so much fun playing with the frame.
Often composing the four lead characters in the same shot, its usually brilliantly composed.
If anything, the films greatest weakness is that itsjustentertaining.
Then again, when you have a master providing such thrills, its rewarding and extremely rewatchable.
The Criterion Blu-ray comes with a DVD copy.
The soundtrack is also excellent, with the stereo effects not out of place.
The supplements kick off with an interview with George Lucas (9 min.
where Kurosawa talks about the influence ofJohn Fordon his cinema.
Also included is the films theatrical trailer.
