I saw this movie as an endless series of conversations without a whole lot of story driving it. The characters were interesting enough, but generally I would want to see a story that is more eventful. I gave this movie a 4/10, because in my humble opinion, it was weak on plot. Wait ... what plot? It didn't really have one.
shareRight...have you seen any other Mike Leigh films?
shareThis film was highly entertaining to those who like subtle and complex characterisations (rather like you and me, real people) and story lines that don't tie up the loose ends and which invite the audience to make their own interpretation. Leigh's films will have little appeal to audiences that demand conventional plotting with traditional or reassuring outcomes, broad characterisations and films that by and large patronise viewers by doing the thinking for them. Having said that (respectfully I hope) I have issues with a number of Leigh's films for what seems to be a rather condescending stance, my misinterpretation possibly, but Another Year is one of his warmest and amongst the most accomplished of contemporary dramas for many a year.
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