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When words are unnecessary, May 14 2011
By Z Hayes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Scent of Green Papaya [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
This Vietnamese film is a remarkable piece of film-making. A delight for the senses, there is very little dialogue in this movie and aptly so given that the movements, sounds, facial expressions, etc. are the dominant features of the film. The story's central character is Mui, a ten-year-old girl who has moved to Saigon to work as a house maid. Mui is treated well by the mistress of the house, a woman who is still grieving the loss of her young daughter seven years ago. The fact that Mui is the age her daughter would have been had she lived makes the mistress look kindly upon Mui.Mui soon learns her way about the household (father, mother, and two sons) under the guidance of an older maid who is also the cook. She learns that the master and mistress are not close to each other, and that the master has occasionally run off with the wife's savings to fool around with other women.
The movie's charms lie mainly in Mui's portrayal of interest in her surroundings - watching an ant heave a piece of burnt bread; hearing birds sing; frogs croaking, etc. Viewers also get to see Mui's emotional growth from a naïve young child into a beautiful young woman, who eventually leaves her old household to find her livelihood in another household, where a relationship develops between Mui and her new master. This is a leisurely-paced movie that allows viewers to luxuriate in every little detail, sights, and sounds without being bombarded by non-stop dialogue or too many characters. A true cinematic gem.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Cinematic Poem, April 28 2011
By Ryan Hanson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Scent of Green Papaya [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
I saw this movie on TV back when I was 17, and it floored me. I had never seen a movie with such power; power derived from simplicity and stillness. It inspired me to expose myself to more foreign films, and see what cinema can really portray. This movie is an experience. I would give this movie my highest recommendation (especially on bluray). Also, this directors next movie, "Vertical Ray Of The Sun" is equally as good.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Blu-ray release, May 2 2011
By Ralph Jenkins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Scent of Green Papaya [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
This film is sort of a cinematic poem and it looks and sounds terrific on Blu-ray. I was very impressed by the picture quality, and the film was great as well. It's not heavy on plot, dialogue or action. It's a simple story about a peasant girl who goes to work for a wealthy family in 1950s Vietnam. Even though she is a poor servant, she is able to take pleasure in the small things (like the scent of green papaya). The cinematography and the performances of the two actresses (the same girl at age 10 and then at age 20) are what make the movie great. Incredibly, the entire film was shot on sound stages in France! In a behind the scenes doc, you can see the sets being built. This film is an impressive achievement and I look forward to viewing more of this director's works on Blu-ray.
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