Amour (2012)

Directors:

Michael Haneke

Writers:

Michael Haneke

Actors:

Walid Afkir, Damien Jouillerot, Suzanne Schmidt, Jean-Michel Monroc, Laurent Capelluto, Dinara Drukarova

Synopsis:

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.
  • Romance
  • Drama
  • Reviews 5
  • Highest Rating 100
  • Lowest Rating 84
  • Average Rating 91
88

Amour (2012)

It's long, it's slow, and yet, it's totally distilled. Knowing now Haneke's game I can look on this more favourably but while I was watching I was rather dismayed at how coolly the characters were portrayed. No emotional crescendos here (except the one that's too big to see.)
MildredFierce
January 7, 2014
95

Amour (2012)

There were some great films in 2012, but this was probably the only masterpiece in my view. Flawless. I know the pacing was slow and its an art house joint in every sense but fewer films have felt more real. Haunting and beautiful. Definitely gotta see more of Haneke's work.
akashizzle
February 7, 2013
84

Amour (2012)

This depiction of a man slowly loosing his wife is bleak and not overly manipulative or sensational with the heartache - all the while conveying that sentiment well. I did at times want to see more emotion from the characters. It's slow, but well worth your patience.
dirty
January 19, 2013