Masterpiece. No words.
Yes, it’s flawed, but it’s also probably one of the beautiful mother daughter stories I’ve ever seen. Real and raw with emotion, but still funny as it pokes fun at coming of age movie tropes. WOC stories like these are so rare especially with a WOC director.
Gondry’s segment gave visuals that have stuck in my mind since the first time I watched the film. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. If there is anything please recommend! His segment was by far the most interesting and captivating of the three. It captured the dilemma of living in a bustling city and realizing you don’t want to define yourself by your career or ambition. What does it mean to be useful? The last moment of his segment…