Opinions were sharply divided on Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson, which received an appreciation score of 69.17 per cent.
Some responses:
- “A wonderful film. So slow paced you’d expect to be bored but it was full of surprises.”
- “A subtle, gentle, moving film. Understated but complex.”
- “Who would have thought the apparent carnage of Trump’s rust-belt USA could produce a film of such lyric beauty.”
- “Loved it! So refreshing to see a slow movie for a change!”
- “Very calm and melodic. Thought provoking.”
- “Good choice for a film soc. A poetic film that wouldn’t make general release.”
- “Beautifully simple.”
- “A lovely understated film with a subtle sense of humour. Shows the mundaneness of everyday life.”
- “Most unusual but never boring.”
- “Sweet. I just fell in love with a dog. Dog/poetry.”
- “Beautifully acted and filmed but ultimately pointless.”
- “I tried hard with this film and am worried that I may have missed something. Loved the dog Marvin.”
- “If it wasn’t for the dog it would get an E.”
- “Not worth coming out for.”