Word: hug
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...redemption of a long-estranged parent is hardly a novel plot in contemporary cinema; it has congealed to the point where every hug, tear and clumsy montage seem carefully choreographed. Refreshingly, Around the Bend reveals an organic push and pull that approaches the mostly shapeless narrative of real relationships that is only reinforced by the subtle performances of popular screen legends Christopher Walken and Sir Michael Caine...
...know what it’s like to hug someone you’ve never met because someone else you’ve never met hits a ball over a fence...
...being critical of a specific group. It's about human nature." In the hands of Bacri and Jaoui, human nature is sometimes amusing, sometimes devastating, but always familiar. They show us how badly we can sometimes treat each other and offer up simple solutions - a compliment, a debate, a hug. Separately, Bacri and Jaoui have successful acting careers. But when they come together to make movies, they become French cinema's dream team...
...redemption of a long-estranged parent is hardly a novel plot in contemporary cinema; it has congealed to the point where every hug, tear and clumsy montage seem carefully choreographed. Refreshingly, Around the Bend, reveals an organic push and pull that approaches the mostly shapeless narrative of real relationships that is only reinforced by the remarkably subtle performances of screen legends Christopher Walken and Sir Michael Caine...
...redemption of a long-estranged parent is hardly a novel plot in contemporary cinema; it has congealed to the point where every hug, tear and clumsy montage seem carefully choreographed...