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January 2nd, 2008

10:47 pm
Film review: Closely Watched Trains

Very good tragicomedy.

Acting = 10 -- the actors manage to convey much with just their facial expressions
Plot = 8 -- a little silly but reasonably believable
Visuals = 7 -- nothing special, but nothing detracting, either
Music, SFX - 7
Humor = 8 -- Good situational and visual comedy

The film manages to convey a great deal of emotional and sexual tension just by a few shrugs, smiles and indirections. All in all, excellent and recommended.