Wednesday, February 11, 2004

Charlotte Sometimes (2003)

A small and quiet film that nonetheless leaves an impression. The trick is in the telling -- what is essentially a standard-issue romantic quadrangle is elevated by spare storytelling, dry wit and a healthy belief in the ability of the audience to fill in the blanks left by the dialogue, full of allusions and inferences. There's also a fantastic performance by Jacqueline Kim (who, after this and his voice-only turn in The Operator, has become someone who I expect to go places). It's wispy for sure, and it seems to inspire either love or hate... but I feel confident in recommending it.

Grade: B+