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I Am Love
I Am Love has been seriously polarising audiences. Comments from exiting patrons range from "hated it" to "loved it" and nothing in between but one thing is certain, the film has generated an uncommon level of discussion amongst those that have seen it. Audiences remain seated well after the final credit has closed to discuss the meaning and implications of what they have just witnessed, as if the passions unfurled on the screen have similarly uncovered passions within the audience - for better or for worse.
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Director, Luca Guadagnino, is clearly a visual virtuoso. His cinematography casts a beauteous eye over his much-loved Italian landscapes and architecture extending also to his delectably amorous photography of food. There is nothing boring about his compositions, each shot making the most of every frame and utilising the full depth of field ensuring there is always something interesting to look at. There is an understanding of visual language at work here that transcends that of the current state of cinema; the emotional engagement of the viewer is primal. The soundtrack is used to exquisite effect also and the performance of Tilda Swinton (also a producer) is great in any language.
It seems the final level of enjoyment gleaned from this film, however, is probably based on whether an audience comprehends the closing scene and, if they do, whether they perceive it to be of any universal significance. The latter point is determined by how much one can empathise with the family depicted and in my case, not a whole lot. This is probably because the bourgeois Recchi's existence is leagues away from my own. But regardless the point is made and the journey to this point is a thoroughly engaging one.
Ultimately I guess I've contradicted my opening statement regarding the polarising effect of this film, as I neither love nor hate it. For me, I Am Love is a film that has outstanding cinematic qualities but, on an emotional level, it failed to wholly engage my heart.
Stuart Jamieson
www.iamlovemovie.com
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