I've just seen this movie for the first time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm not yet familiar with any of this director's other works, but judging by some of the other reviews on here, I can happily say I've now got some other great films to look forward to seeing. (If I am able to find them, that is.)
As for "Robinson Crusoe", I've never read the book, and I only knew the broad outline of the story. I didn't know exactly what to expect. The film just captivated me.
From the desperate beginnings of our protagonist, through his darkest moments, his triumphal achievements and finally the thrilling climax, you can't help but absolutely live in the movie.
I found it a most rewarding and heartwarming experience.
A large part of the film details the relationship between Crusoe and Friday, which I think is very well done, and mentioned in greater detail by many other reviewers on here.
However, special mention must surely go to a scene earlier in the film, where Crusoe's dog, Rex eventually dies of natural causes, due to the ravages of time.
I thought this was handled very well, and I was personally moved to tears by it. It really did bring home the loneliness and despair felt by our hero, and how all things must come to an end. How desperately sad.
Overall 10/10 from me, exquisite.
I'm not yet familiar with any of this director's other works, but judging by some of the other reviews on here, I can happily say I've now got some other great films to look forward to seeing. (If I am able to find them, that is.)
As for "Robinson Crusoe", I've never read the book, and I only knew the broad outline of the story. I didn't know exactly what to expect. The film just captivated me.
From the desperate beginnings of our protagonist, through his darkest moments, his triumphal achievements and finally the thrilling climax, you can't help but absolutely live in the movie.
I found it a most rewarding and heartwarming experience.
A large part of the film details the relationship between Crusoe and Friday, which I think is very well done, and mentioned in greater detail by many other reviewers on here.
However, special mention must surely go to a scene earlier in the film, where Crusoe's dog, Rex eventually dies of natural causes, due to the ravages of time.
I thought this was handled very well, and I was personally moved to tears by it. It really did bring home the loneliness and despair felt by our hero, and how all things must come to an end. How desperately sad.
Overall 10/10 from me, exquisite.