kieroda

Tahara was very indie and I will admit that I was slightly bored during the first half. I really loved the style of the film though, and it had unique vibe, so I kept watching despite some rough acting. Then, just over half way through the runtime, the script took a turn and everything clicked into place. I was really, really impressed by this unique take on a teen drama and I am definitely going to watch this again in the future!

I clicked on this movie primarily because of Rachelle Sennott, and her delivery completely carried the comedy. Her dry and awkward flavor of humor is as strong as ever here, and I cannot see anyone else playing her character and making it work.

The most impressive part of this Unclenching the Fists to me is how it simultaneously evokes so many conflicting emotions. I have rarely felt as bad for a fictional character as I did for Ada in this movie, yet the film is not depressing. On the contrary, I mostly found the film to happy and hopeful. The conflux of emotions is most prominently on display in the single sex scene, which might just be my favorite film scene of all time.

A lot of information is left unsaid, expressed only through facial expressions and subtle interactions between characters. Re-watching the movie gave me yet another unforgettable experience, and left me once again blown away by the performances and the director's attention to detail.