Gerry

What defines boring? I think it is something that cannot hold your interest and that is why I think Gerry is not boring, as many critics have accused. It is a fascinating, absorbing masterpiece of minimalism in the modern age of cinema, akin to Warhol's Empire or Resnais' Last Year In Marienbad. The story is Gerry and Gerry (supposedly having the same name, or perhaps representing the unity of the characters. I have no idea.) As they trek through Death Valley, they take a detour and get hopelessly lost in the desert, slowly breaking down due to lack of food and water. Some of the shots last over 7 minutes, but it is hard to look away. The score is similar, often just the heavy breathing of the Gerry's and only poignantly quiet  music for the majority of the film. There are some undeniably hilarious moments, when Casey Affleck gets marooned on a huge rock, the whole scene improvised between him and Matt Damon, playing the other Gerry. How this scene ends I will not disclose, but it is barely a surprise.The ending, which is perfectly nuanced yet carries such deep meaning, makes you look at the person you watched it with, and discuss it. The Tree Of Life did the same. That's how good it is. So there we have it. An intoxicating, spectacular film, not for everyone, and the right mood is necessary for viewing, but when seen properly, it is a landmark in modern minimalist cinema.

10/10

Teo