Force Majeure

Force Majeure is a long-winded drama, set and shot in a resort in the French Alps during a five-day family holiday. A narrow escape from an avalanche results in an unfortunate instinctive reaction from patriarch Tomas (Johannes Kuhnke).

With great performances by all involved, especially Ebba (Lisa Loven Kongsli), this film builds and maintains an awkward tension throughout.

With lengthy takes and drawn out moments, it succeeds in creating realism. However, it treads a fine line between tiresome and artistic. An abundance of beautiful cinematography and scenery, although seemingly gratuitous at times, is definitely something worth looking at.

With a score and flow you’ll either love or hate, the technical aspects of the film surpass the plot development.

An intriguing premise that provides food-for-thought as the film progresses, is let down by a somewhat weak and untidy finale. (RBM)

*** /5

BY ROCIO BELINDA MENDEZ