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Tuesday 29 January 2013

CHICKEN WITH PLUMS [2012]

aka Poulet aux prunes

Vincent Paronnaud & Marjane Satrapi, the co-writer/directors of the animated Persepolis, re-team for the quirky drama, Chicken With Plums.
Like their previous film it mixes emotional drama with a touching sense of humour, only this time it's mostly live action mixed with a wide variety of styles, including animation, a parody of American sitcoms, fairy tale surrealism and beautifully painted backdrops over models.  Unfortunately while they're focusing on being funny with the cowardly protagonist, the adding depth to characters is forgotten.  Therefore the dramatic moments lack any sort of impact or sorrow, with the exception of the scenes featuring Golshifteh Farahani's small yet powerful performance.  It's got aim but never meets it.

2½ curious Angels Of Death out of 5

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