"All of a Sudden" Review: Hamaguchi's Paris-Set Drama Explores Care, Capitalism, and Hope
By
David Ehrlich
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
A review of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film "All of a Sudden," a 196-minute drama set in Paris about a play director and an eldercare provider navigating the intersection of care, capitalism, and avant-garde theater. The review positions the film as a continuation of Hamaguchi's signature style (long, talky, female-driven narratives) while exploring new territory in Paris. The film is described as a thoughtful, hopeful plea that tackles complex themes through Wiseman-like meeting scenes and theatrical detours.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA talky, female-driven, 196-minute drama about the infinitely braided relationship between care and capitalism
For a movie that offers such an obvious continuation of his previous work, the sweet and stirring 'All of a Sudden' also takes Hamaguchi to places his work has never gone before
Prone to Wiseman-like meeting scenes and frequent detours into the world of avant-garde theater
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