On Body and Soul

  • 2017


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Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.0
But its an imminently watchable situation that remains unpredictable all the way through its shocking, violent finale, which reignites the tension bet .. Indie Wire
4.0
If these dueling registers neatly reflect the body and soul elements of the title, the contrast between them is more formally bracing than it is emoti .. Variety
4.0
Certainly, Endre and Marias affair is at its most romantic when it is at its most eccentric and weird. The Guardian
4.0
Its an exquisitely offbeat love story and I fell headlong for its angular, awkward charm. The Guardian
4.0
Although Enyedis contrasting of brutality and tenderness is at times beautiful and engaging, its not enough to mask the oppressive quirkiness of the f ..
3.8
Enyedi lingers on the animals beautiful eyes as obscenely sanitized tools destroy it.
4.0
The films most considerable achievement, however, is to sustain its drama on a finely poised level of emotional intimacy, while sometimes hitting us w .. Screen Daily
3.5
A bit stretched at nearly two hours, with a second act that could definitely be tightened up, the story nonetheless finds its way to a solid ending st .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Ultimately, we never forget that these are still two severely flawed human beings, and we can see their shortcomings bite back. The Young Folks
3.8
Touching and cryptic souls connecting romantic drama that gives you a lot to chew on...just not over burgers or steaks. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Salters well observed portrait of her is a touching study of typical adolescent traits surviving in a weird environment. The Times
4.0
It sounds like a sophomoric student film, or a rejected Wes Anderson screenplay, but in the hands of the Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi it becomes s .. The Times
3.0
But, even away from the blood and guts of the workplace, theres no guarantee romance will find a way. Radio Times
4.0
It has moments of very deadpan humour but they sit next to scenes of wrist slitting despair. Independent
3.5
More of an epic romance than a thriller, the film has plenty of emotional moments that draw the audience into the central romance. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Calling it a love story at all pretty much misses the point.Its more a story about alienation and the randomness that comes with making a connection w .. Decider
4.0
What is this.Another pushy Euro art film to make us feel guilty about meat, or some kind of nasty metaphor for the Holocaust Smh
3.5
This is despite a premise for a romance thats strong enough to make one long for the sacrilegious American remake. Npr
4.0
Yes, its primarily a romance, but its a romance by way of a fairy tale, a mental illness drama, a dark comedy, and so much more. Film Inquiry
4.5
Zama is the filmic equivalent of such a redolent, humid snooze in the tropics, and Martels dare is for you to resist at all costs.For thats what the f .. Film Inquiry
4.0
ON BODY AND SOUL SYNOPSIS: Endre (Geza Morcsanyi) is the director of a Budapest abattoir.
3.5
Yet, dont let the sluggish pace discourage you, and enjoy both the dark humor and the uncanny vibes of a tortuous Hungarian romance marked by strong d .. Flim Threet
3.0
It is a maudlin affair but the beauty and precision of the tango remains spellbinding. Express
3.0
Featuring a literally dreamy central conceit and lots of clever packaging, On Body and Soul seduces, distracts, intrigues, but ultimately doesnt pack .. The Film Stage
4.0
But its Geza Morcsanyis inventive wide eyed turn that steals the show. The Irish Times
3.0
Poetry is punctured again when a bout of love making is sliced and diced into its component parts a motionless hand; a face, huffing and puffing. Standard
2.0
Morcsanyi and Borbely give fantastic, layered performances, even when straining against material that often hints rather than explicates. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
Though in the case of On Body and Soul directed by Hungarian auteur Ildiko Enyedi its hard to argue against it, for this visceral, evocative drama mak .. Hey U Guys
2.0
And the uncanny crux of Enyedis lovely/nasty slice of abattoir whimsy does indeed remind one of Greek mythology. The Play List
3.0
Enyedis observant style keeps On Body And Soul visually interesting as the story threads come undone. Now Toronto
4.0
They are also the poetic high point of Enyedis otherwise highly enjoyable if slightly lightweight take on the romantic drama. Cine Vue
3.0
Thankfully the final payoff is worth the wait, with Enyedi ramping up the gallows humour for the final act. Cine Vue
4.0
This extraordinarily symbolic romance begins and ends like no other Ive ever seen, thanks to the imagination of Hungarian writer/director Ildik Enyedi .. Varia Gate
4.0
A sequel to 2014s Kingsman: The Secret Service was an inevitable but welcome prospect. Games Radar
4.0
The directing is impeccable, the cinematography is breathtaking and the performances are brilliantly executed. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Two abattoir workers experience a strange connection in this intriguing drama from Hungarys Ildiko Enyedi. Lw Lies
3.5
Undeniably fresh; if its a rom com, its unlike any youve seen ... perhaps the film is, indeed, courageous and a little cutting edge. Whatever. Its hea .. Abc
5.0
On Body and Soul won the Golden Bear at this years Berlinale, its mood somehow in tune with the distinctive flavour of that festival.It would be an il .. The Arts Desk
2.0
Say what you will about this premise, but it definitely doesnt lack originality. Daily Dot
3.5
Best of Berlin 2017: On Body and Soul wins the Golden Bear, Aki Kaurismaki and Sally Potter An indulgent running time (116 minutes) and a bloody final .. Scmp
3.5
Ultimately, On Body And Soul is too aloof and tentative with its message to really resonate, but it is still nevertheless an increasingly compelling a .. Metro New York
3.8
On Body and Soul is arguably too cerebral to fully resonate as a romance. But ...theres something enchanting in its inexplicable love affair. Awards Circuit
4.0
It is a film that captures something special about being a soul trapped inside a body that sometimes gets in the way of being emotionally complete not .. Alternate Ending
4.0
An immersive, distinctive deep dive into familiar basic themes love, life and loneliness that looks and feels like it couldnt have been conjured up by .. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
On Body and Soul is a glorious story of two minds striving to connect, and of the difficulty in finding someone with whom to share your dreams, even i .. National Post
4.0
Lives lived in parallel evidently intrigue the Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi. Bfi
4.5
Its unconventional for being quite possibly the most chastely film about lust and desire ever executed to cinema. Film Ireland
2.0
Gigi doesnt just speed on the racetrack but the film saves all its speed for its action elements and slows down repeatedly everywhere else with its ch .. The Film Experience
2.0
Its just odd enough that you might want to stare at it a minute before hosing it away. Cinema Scope
4.5
Bucky and the Squirrels: This is so strange, I wish it was better. Daily News
1.5
A film that feels badly assembled and unclear. Perhaps the first artistic failure of Oren Moverman.
2.0
On Body and Soul squanders its more exceptional possibilities to become a dark but twee romantic comedy. Four Three Film
5.0
In this irresistibly sweet romantic dramedy, we cannot but root for them to succeed. Hammer To Nail
4.5
Its poetry may charm you, but its contrivances will irritate you.One final note. J Post
5.0
The film cuts to the restless movement of a herd of cattle; bodies touching, they vie for space in the crowded pen. Another Gaze
1.5
Dramatic tension doesnt build in this utterly boring father son drama. Desist Film



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