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Bridgend (2013)
Interesting subtext a beautiful film
Jeppe Rønde is a beautiful man who has a passion to bring a story to life. He visited Bridgend County and the surrounding area numerous times over a five-year period before this film was shot. I was lucky enough to have spoken to him a few times during his research. This film is interesting and the cinematics are astounding. However, Jeppe as a young director still early in his career doesn't realize that he could have done more with less. Some people have called this flick disrespectful. But it is more the case of an artist trying to express himself. Yes, there is a lot going on in this film, and at many times it is very expressionist. The narrative is sometimes confusing and this is one in which one cannot simply put the DVD in and then switch-off one's brain as is usually the case with a lot of the drivel made today. The acting from a young Scott Arthur, Elinor Crawley and Josh O'Connor are commendable. Jobbing actor Steven Waddington also summonsed a strong presence, however, I would liked to have seen him apply himself more. Anyway, I would say to the critics, watch this movie from start to finish and then judge it, as the subtext is still very interesting.