7/10
A journey through emotions
9 September 2013
Warning: Spoilers
"The life of fish",a Chilean movie by the acclaimed director Matias bize offers an excellent journey through emotions.This movie shows us the power of narrative films.This simple movie which lacks huge sets and wild scenes offers a claustrophobic atmosphere.Usage of silence and slow motions were done with clinical precision, that they adds to the totality of the theme.The characters are very realistic and we can relate to them,because this tells the story of a person who regrets about his past.

The background score and conversations really boosts the movie in many situations.We can feel the tension between the two lead protagonists.Blanca Lewin once again shows us that she is a class act.Her facial expressions together with background music was quiet a treat.This movie will be very close to those who regrets on their missed opportunities in life.There are scenes in the movie, which will be in your mind even after you finish watching,one in which Andrea and bea talks in front of an aquarium watching two golden angel fishes swimming peacefully.Emotionally tense conversations coupled with an aquarium scene really shows the craft and caliber of this new film maker.The second scene is the climax scene, i am not going to explain it.This scene is one of the best scene of its genera.This is a gripping film , because of its script and style of film making .Hats off to Matias for making a film which offers us a journey through emotions.

my rating is 7.5 out of 10
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