‘old but still contemporary material’
Set in the late 90’s and
revolving around the Asian financial crisis the film Ilo Ilo, certainly doesn't lets you go off. The simple yet intriguing build up between the newly
arrived Filipino maid, Teressa, and Jiale, the only son (10-12
years) of the family, which is portrayed humorously. Directed by Anthony Chen,
the film speaks about the problem of all the characters and ways they are
trying to overcome it. How their work life is affecting their personal life.
The
film makes you for wanting more feel after every frame. You are pushed to ask
yourself, what’s next, before the frame ends. With a decent camera work and the
presence of natural sound makes the film very natural. The performance of the
young boy is brilliant. While watching the complete film, one gets so engrossed
that we see the film from a neighbors perspective. It lacks the depth in the
script in the middle of the script. But, it doesn't hamper the film as whole.
The film is well made and to look for.
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