Blissfully Yours

[Howard Schumann]

I'm glad you chose to review this film. I think Weerasethakul is one of the three or four great filmmakers who emerged in the 2000s. He has been working in short form since Syndromes and a Century (2006) but there will be an episodic feature film by "JOE" released next year under the title:Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives. Can't wait!

I'm definitely looking forward to any new work by this director. Thanks for commenting on my review.

[cinemabon]

"Blissfully Yours" was originally released in 2003 and made its way around the world in a variety of film festivals since that time. It was and still is banned in Thailand due to its erotic nature (supposedly some of the X rated shots were cut as earlier versions of the film seem to contain more sex scenes that are present in the current version). While some reviewers found it an interesting "art film," others have labeled it "boring beyong belief" and "an example of a student film gone awry." It definitely takes a certain kind of person to appreciate this work. The film is available via Netflix. I found the long silent takes with no dialogue so difficult to watch at times that I had to fast forward my way through the film to see its point. However, the point is really one of languid reverie. One is reminded of Debussy and how his music flows without seeming purpose or conclusion. Its sets a mood. If you do not mind that kind of approach to film (or storytelling), then I would agree with Howard... this is your kind of film.

[Howard Schumann]

Thanks for your comment. I report on a film from my own experience and, while I do weigh other reviewers opinions, it is never a deciding factor. Obviously, Blissfully Yours is a different kind of a film, but I think most viewers would know that beforehand.

[oscar jubis]

I was wrong when I posted that the new film from Weerasethakul will be released next year. It will have its world premiere at Cannes next month along with new films from Abbas Kiarostami,Mike Leigh, and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

[Howard Schumann]

I was wrong when I posted that the new film from Weerasethakul will be released next year. It will have its world premiere at Cannes next month along with new films from Abbas Kiarostami,Mike Leigh, and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

Sounds like a good lineup but I will probably have to wait until the Vancouver Film Festival in September to see many of them.