R-Clercx
Joined Oct 2004
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'Les Fantasmes' or 'Fantasies' consists of a couple of short -stories exploring the way couples, facing mid-life crisis, deal with their sexual fantasies.
The short story structure is the main problem: for the viewer about 15 minutes in each segment to feel engaged with a plentitude of characters is a stretch too far. The actors constantly engage in hysterical overacting or desperately trying to be funny, trying to compensate for the lack of time to develop their character.
As a rom-com it fails in both departments: nor romantic, nor funny and too shallow and short to explore the theme in any meaningful or exciting way.
Don't expect any graphic depictions of sexual fantasies neither: there is no nudity whatsoever.
The only question which stuck to me as a viewer: 'How come once great stars like Monica Belluci agreed to appear in a movie you'll forget as soon as you walk out the theater?'
The short story structure is the main problem: for the viewer about 15 minutes in each segment to feel engaged with a plentitude of characters is a stretch too far. The actors constantly engage in hysterical overacting or desperately trying to be funny, trying to compensate for the lack of time to develop their character.
As a rom-com it fails in both departments: nor romantic, nor funny and too shallow and short to explore the theme in any meaningful or exciting way.
Don't expect any graphic depictions of sexual fantasies neither: there is no nudity whatsoever.
The only question which stuck to me as a viewer: 'How come once great stars like Monica Belluci agreed to appear in a movie you'll forget as soon as you walk out the theater?'
First class actors, lavish decors and costumes, sumptuous, decadent and as a bonus there is pornography.
Some seam to take offense at the graphic and sexual content but frankly... what did you expect. This is a movie about what is considered to be one of the most decadent emperors of Rome. So obviously the director and producer went for it recreating a repulsive era and this is where the movie succeeds with some horrific scenes and Malcolm McDowell in his most exuberant role besides A Clockwork Orange. It's about a Roman Emperor who went mad and succeeds very well at portraying it. A cult gem to be seen, a classic with flaws but those who are willing to except the premise a movie about a decadent emperor should contain pornography and weirdness, will be in for a treat.
GREED is far more essential cinema than the audience gives it credit for.
Part of the discontent is the marketing: those expecting plenty of laughs will be disappointed because they will find themselves looking with embarrassment on a phenomenon which is tragic. The main character lavishes in luxury and throws a decadent party for his birthday, while his empire is build on the exploitation of the third world work force. Far more than entertainment this is education about globalization and what lurks behind the windows of the fast fashion industry.
