Sunday, October 04, 2015
Beached
Today's film is probably allegorical or is it metaphorical?
I never figured out the difference.
In any case, the ocean serves as a big fat metaphor for unmanageability of life. And more, it being the sea. It can contain a lot of of flotsam and jetsam.
But just because it is untidy doesn't mean it is a bad film. Just a complicated film and one that needs some patience.
There are three parts dealing with the same people in the span of maybe 15 years. One of the characters grows up to be a dick and not to resemble his younger self (actor) in any way at all. A bit of a jolt.
This is not, incidentally, a surfing film. These are people who go into the water to body surf and later to be a life guard. It is serious business on one of the toughest beaches in the world to swim. Tide and current. See? A metaphor. Or maybe a simile? At least an allegory.
I don't mean to mock it but it is a bit pretentious here and there. The love scenes between the grown ups is pretty good. A lot of bodies in swim suits. Something for everyone.
I would give it a 4 out of Netflix5 if it was a NetflixDVD. But it is part of our collection.
