Let the Corpses Tan (Cattet and Forzani)

[defile959]

I bought this, despite being left utterly cold by the duo's two previous films. They wear their influences, many of which I really do adore, on their sleeves. I was hoping I would enjoy this more than Amer or The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears.

Let the Corpses Tan did not change my opinion. A lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

There are some striking images, but after three attempts, I've decided that the directors' works just don't resonate with me.

Edit: Upon rereading this, it seems a little more reactive than intended - I didn't mean to pour cold water on anyone else's enthusiasm for the film, and feel like anyone interested should at least give it a watch and make up their own mind. They do use great vintage soundtrack cuts in all their films, and each includes some memorable visuals. To me, they just come across more as art pieces rather than narrative features.

[The Great Owl]

Thanks for sharing. This movie arrived at my doorstep yesterday, and I'll be watching it soon.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Thanks for sharing. This movie arrived at my doorstep yesterday, and I'll be watching it soon.

I'll be waiting to hear what you think GO - you've got such a varied taste in movies I think you'll like it, but it's certainly a very devise movie.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by defile959

I bought this, despite being left utterly cold by the duo's two previous films. They wear their influences, many of which I really do adore, on their sleeves. I was hoping I would enjoy this more than Amer or The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears.

Let the Corpses Tan did not change my opinion. A lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

There are some striking images, but after three attempts, I've decided that the directors' works just don't resonate with me.

I think a LOT of people would agree with you defile and I can completely understand why - you're right, Cattet and Forzani's emphasis is on the visuals and audio at the "expense" of the plot - but I put expense in quotes because I think that's how they intend it (which as you said I'm sure I'll discover with their first two films)

Most movie visuals/audio serve the plot, but in this film the thin plot exists to serve up the visuals/audio - at least that's what I took away from it.
Even though it was weird getting used to it, by the end I just enjoy experiencing what Cattet and Forzani were throwing at me.

I do think there is an overarching plot point to the movie that is reflected in the visuals though - it's not just a bunch of nonsense thrown together, visuals are chosen for specific reasons. I'm going to watch it again this weekend to see if my first impressions hold up.

[defile959]

Originally Posted by horroru

I think a LOT of people would agree with you defile and I can completely understand why - you're right, Cattet and Forzani's emphasis is on the visuals and audio at the "expense" of the plot - but I put expense in quotes because I think that's how they intend it (which as you said I'm sure I'll discover with their first two films)

Most movie visuals/audio serve the plot, but in this film the thin plot exists to serve up the visuals/audio - at least that's what I took away from it.
Even though it was weird getting used to it, by the end I just enjoy experiencing what Cattet and Forzani were throwing at me.

I do think there is an overarching plot point to the movie that is reflected in the visuals though - it's not just a bunch of nonsense thrown together, visuals are chosen for specific reasons. I'm going to watch it again this weekend to see if my first impressions hold up.

I intend to revisit this film when I have a little distance from it (and when my life calms down - this week has been a rollercoaster of unexpectedly interviewing for a big job opportunity and also spending a lot of time searching for a relative's missing pet). On paper, this should be right up my alley.

I will say this - the image of the man walking slowly as flaming ash falls from the sky left an indelible mark in my mind. That was great.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by defile959

I intend to revisit this film when I have a little distance from it (and when my life calms down - this week has been a rollercoaster of unexpectedly interviewing for a big job opportunity and also spending a lot of time searching for a relative's missing pet). On paper, this should be right up my alley.

I will say this - the image of the man walking slowly as flaming ash falls from the sky left an indelible mark in my mind. That was great.

Hey good luck on the job opportunity, hope it works out! Also, hope the missing pet returns safe, I went through that with a friend about 2 years ago, not fun.

I agree that visual is great, along with the artist and the fireworks scene.
I think this film benefits by leaving all preconceptions at the door, which is maybe why I liked it so much - if I had gone in thinking it was going to be a Tarantinoesque thriller I would have hated it.