Columbus

A beautifully shot film with great acting! I felt the same sense of the loneliness and melancholy that I got from Lost In Translation, which is one of my favourite "slow burners".I must admit, I initially only wanted to watch this movie because I've been a fan of Hammock since 2010, and I've always said that their music would be perfect for the big screen. So naturally I was exited to see that finally someone in the industry had taken notice of them and given them a shot at it--and as always, I was not disappointed, they conjured yet more of their evocative post-rock soundscapes!At this point, it's obvious what my only criticism of the film is going to be now isn't it? Unfortunately, there wasn't enough of their music used in the actual film. The soundtrack album has around 16 tracks on it, yet I only heard about 3 of them being used throughout the entire film! Which is a shame, because there were plenty of heartfelt moments that were just crying out (no pun intended) for some Hammock, but instead they were just awkwardly silent. I appreciate that this may have been an artistic choice by the director, but why bother getting Hammock to write a score then? Just seems like a waste of their talent for me.Furthermore, most of the criticisms from other reviewers were about the pacing of the film, which didn't bother me, but I feel that this wouldn't have been such an issue for people had there been more use of the score to break that "dragging" feeling in the longer scenes. It helps to create more emotion as well. But that's just me, I'm more of a 'sound' guy (literally an audio engineer) than an 'imagery' guy, so I think about these things more. Other than that, I loved it!

It starts off as a bit of a travelogue for Columbus and its modernist architecture but the scenery subtly fades into the background as the main protagonists' stories develop. Very slowly it must be said but the excellent understated performances keep you engaged and the journey is worth getting on board IMO. The director obviously has a love of architecture and the two leads find some sort of solace discussing and enjoying it whilst going through difficult personal times. It's not graphic action stuff but maybe a good movie for a rainy Sunday with a nice glass of wine and who knows it may pique your interest in the buildings around you.

Guessing this won't be for everyone, and pacing is admittedly a little slow, but it gives so much in return. From perfectly pitched performances, it was great seeing Parker Posey playing to her strengths to haunting beautiful imagery and an amazing score by Hammock(another must buy by the way)Sit back, relax and let it wash over you!

I liked this film but I didn't love it. It is however beautiful to look at and has excellent acting and direction. You could almost feel the warmth of the sun in some of the scenes. It is very slow paced which is a bonus if you enjoy looking at all the details but a minus if you are waiting for something exciting to happen.

Liked it alot.It's a slow burn with naturalistic, subtle performances that never boil to an eruption but with characters that are wholely human and endearing to watch.

Although I liked the trailer, I just thought it a so-so film. The cast are really good, as is the cinematography. But, In hindsight, think maybe I should have rented the film instead.

Film was particularly good for fans of architecture but maybe a little lacking in narrative. Good acting by lead lady. Great photography of buildings. Atmospheric.

A slow paced movie to enjoy. Beautiful images, great story.