Watches
October 30, 2013
Another intriguing Wakamatsu. The late 60s/early 70s was a strong period for Wakamatsu and this film falls bang in the middle. His usual traits are there (weird and complex characters, a mix of black-and-white and color cinematography, a limited runtime, and some rather shocking moments.
Two couples meet up with each other in a little countryside inn. The four are all suicidal and are willing to face their issues one last time before they decide to end their lives. The encounter is quite rough and emotions run wild. Some start to doubt their decision, while others come out more determined to go through with it.
I liked the black-and-white sequences better than the colored ones, but overall the film looks pretty good. The characters are quite rough and not the easiest to empathize with, but it does make them pretty intriguing. The short runtime is a blessing and the ending is pretty impactful. A challenging but rewarding film.