Close (I) (2022)
9/10
Thoughtprovoking
27 January 2023
Heartwratching, powerful, tragic and one of the best films of the year 2022. Just incredible what an achievement this is and the film needs to be seen by the world. Its a film about loneliness, friendship, loss, grief and most importantly suppressed feelings. Its so rich in what it says and in what it is about.

The acting is simply incredible. Especially if you realize the two kids had their first time appearances. Eden Dambrine gives one of the very best performances of the year and beats out many Hollywood heavy weight actors for this. He is so natural. His expressions so impressive. What he does with his eyes is simply mesmerizing. There is so much he does in his most silent moments. A lot of actors can learn from that.

Gustav De Waele is also fantastic. There is one particular scene that rips out your heart and turns it apart. Great job. But the entire cast is amazing and the film proves to be one of the best ensemble acting achievements of the year. From the adult part Emilie Dequenne is the best. Her performance grows scene by scene.

The screenplay is amazing. The direction by Lukas Dhont absolutely great, the way he builds up everything is just great, Wonderful score.

I dont want to tell too much so the twist is not given away, Knowing as less as possible is the best. You will be surprised.
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