The biggest takeaway from this film is the presentation and the characters. The story revolves around two friends over the span of x amount of years. So the structure is divided into "chapters." With each chapter you see the main characters age, gain/lose weight. It would appear as if it were actually made in the span of a few years.
The way these chapters are presented is in one long take until the chapter ends. For example, at a Christmas get-together, you follow one of the main characters being welcomed into a house for a night of festivities. The camara will track the character from the exterioir of the house greeting every friend and family member. You are able to see whats happening by looking into the windows of the house, and it leads into said character going to the backyard to have a smoke. Theres alot of bicycling so the camara is always flowing, its rarely ever still. Brilliant presentation. The cinematography, for this reason, is outstanding.
The dynamic between the two main characters is so interesting. Think "you are the worst influence in my life and you stab me in the back many times... but you've also been with me for my lows and you are my best friend." Its very interesting to see how these characters get through life and you really start to feel for them.
I definetly recommend "The Climb"
The way these chapters are presented is in one long take until the chapter ends. For example, at a Christmas get-together, you follow one of the main characters being welcomed into a house for a night of festivities. The camara will track the character from the exterioir of the house greeting every friend and family member. You are able to see whats happening by looking into the windows of the house, and it leads into said character going to the backyard to have a smoke. Theres alot of bicycling so the camara is always flowing, its rarely ever still. Brilliant presentation. The cinematography, for this reason, is outstanding.
The dynamic between the two main characters is so interesting. Think "you are the worst influence in my life and you stab me in the back many times... but you've also been with me for my lows and you are my best friend." Its very interesting to see how these characters get through life and you really start to feel for them.
I definetly recommend "The Climb"