Leap Year details
| Formats: | 18 DVD, LOVEFiLM Instant |
|---|---|
| Starring: | Mónica Del Carmen, Gustavo Sánchez Parra |
| Director: | Michael Rowe |
| Genres: | Drama - Biography, Thriller - Psychological, World Cinema - German |
| Studio: | AXIOM FILMS INTERNATIONAL LTD |
| Original title | Ano Bisiesto |
| Collections: | Comedy |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Leap Year |
1hr 28 mins | 18 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 28 minutes |
|---|---|
| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
Write your own review
Most helpful review
A study in loneliness
By Warden (18 reviews) from York, England , 03 Mar 2011[Highly rated reviewer]
[Highly rated reviewer]
A month in the life of a lonely woman living alone in an apartment in a large city, which she leaves only to buy groceries or to find company. It is a great performance by the actress Monica del Carmen and to discuss the plot is not just to risk spoiling your enjoyment but perhaps misses the point. The main character is shaped, of course, by her history, wishes and desires. She also tries to control her fate, and it is that interplay which constitutes the story.
If you are feeling lonely, vulnerable and depressed this may not be the right time to view this film, though I do not want to imply that this is not a film to enjoy. It fully deserved its Cannes accolade. Film should be like this, confronting life's realities and yet acknowledging that our individual responses to it will differ and sometimes disturb.
Since this film is not well known and may be confused with others including a 2010 American fim with the same name in English, I should explain that this review relates to the Mexican film Año bisiesto (Leap Year). It is in Spanish and is not a thriller as normally understood but intelligent drama.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (26) Yes |
- No (0)
All reviews
(23)Loneliness at leap year
By Applewalker (28 reviews) , 19 Jun 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
This is an extremely clever film which draws you into the world of a home based journalist whose emotional world is based on fantasy & longing. This actress portrays the mundanity of a lonely life so well, her demonstration of the inadequacy of her character to deal with sadness is brilliantly observed. Some of the scenes between Laura & Arturo feel very difficult to watch, & as they become increasingly destructive you almost find yourself wanting to rescue her and saying, no, don't do that to yourself, it's not ok... Brilliant but somewhat uncomfortable viewing, showcasing desire to be loved at its most complicated & raw.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
Hit the spot!
By budda (10 reviews) , 18 Apr 2013Empathy, Sadness, Outrage, Understanding, Anxiety, Frustration and finally Uneasy! Not many movies can give you all those feelings especially ones with such a small cast and mostly filmed in a small flat! I watched this film from start to finish without blinking because I didn't wanna miss anything... Totally absorbing and very moving!- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (1)
Disturbing and left me wondering still
By _Tina_S (22 reviews) , 07 Apr 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
The stars are for the acting which was amazing. However I was still not sure why she wanted to die and to submit herself to it all. Was is her father who abused her at 12? Did she think it would have been the ultimate sacrificise? We were left wondering. Very disturbing film I found it.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
Dark in all senses and ways
By a customer , 06 Jan 2013THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (1)
Slow-burning gem
By Tubematic (12 reviews) , 29 Dec 2012Several reviews have hit the nail on the head - this is an intimate character study of a single woman in the claustrophobic confines of her Mexico City apartment' The film slowly paints a picture of a believable and tragic character while keeping us in suspense about the date 29th February that is circled on her calendar. Any further description would give the film away. I would suggest watching it - it deserves the award it has received.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (2) Yes |
- No (1)
