Days of Darkness

You know what's great about this? There's a new world order in place, but the film never hammers that in. It only gives us snippets of this new world order while focusing on the life of 'a man without interest'. What a neat idea. (Alternate review: You had me at Rufus Wainwright.)

The light segment in Arcand's satirical trilogy, Days of Darkness shows an intellectual man trapped in a burocratic job and a typical post-modern family, and the only way he can escape is through repetitive fantasies and dreamy situations. Funny, but less provocative than you would expect from its premise. I guess the Coen brothers did much better in a film just like this one, A serious man.

Not even close to what I expect from Arcand, I enjoyed the show. It can be considered in the trend of American Beauty, Happiness. Quiet easy to swallow, something that was existent in previous Arcand films is missing here. And in the end escapist fantasy doesn't sum upto something better than a tv show.

Les Bons: Excellente performance de Marc Labrèche, magnifique mise en scène et moments comiques efficaces. Mauvais: Creux au milieu du film, certains moments douteux, scénario qui montre ses limites.

08 Mayis 08, alkazar sinemasi 14:20 & sorry but better than The Barbarian Invasions (2003).good acting and script.I really enjoyed it.should watch maki! ps. I love diana kruger!