One of the big entries at Cannes this year is Another Year, courtesy of Mike Leigh (Vera Drake, Happy-Go-Lucky). The film recently screened at the major festival, and early word seems to have been quite good. After struggling to fully get into Happy-Go-Lucky, I'm excited due to Leigh's strength as a director, but not as much as usual. Then again, slice-of-life films have always been really hit-or-miss with me. Here are five reviews from the festival:
[current] Cannes Verdict: Though slowly paced, and without a distinct narrative, Leigh's examination of loneliness is a fine addition to his filmography.
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