Review of Force Majeure

When a young family goes on a vacation they encounter what it seems to be an avalanche approaching them while eating. That terrifying moment left them alive but still had a major impact. That occasion brought to the surface everything that was left unsaid between the husband and wife.

Originality of this movie lies in the clever combination of the setting and realistic portrait of emotions. Throughout the movie we see beautiful shots of Alps and their grandeur compared to human. Still, compared side by side, it looks like "force majeure" of nature is nothing compared to "force grand" of human emotions. Here we see that it is easier to control nature than oneself.

This movie has some scenes which do break the flow, but it's important to recognize their true meaning. For example, there are several scenes where the couple brushes their teeth. Boring, isn't it? The point is that you can live with someone and do even the most private things together and still be separated. Force majeure or Tourist may have been named "Abyss between us".

If you're tired of superficial storytelling without any meaning whatsoever with real life, you might want to check this one out.