A Perfect Day
Commanded by an impressive roster of talent, including Benicio Del Toro, Olga Kurylenko and Tim Robbins, this ensemble tragicomedy strikes just the right balance of bracing levity and sobering truth. An ode to the efforts of aid workers during the Bosnian conflict of the 90s, A Perfect Day follows five of them as they attempt to hoist a sizable corpse out of a village water well before it poisons the local supply. Finding some rope for the job is just one of the many complications that ensue. As the team navigate villages of rabid dogs, trigger-happy children and landmines, the films title quickly finds its irony. But director Fernando León de Aranoa chooses wonderful methods to subvert our expectations. Aided by a rambunctious soundtrack of punk and rock n roll hits and dollops of wry dialogue, he evokes the shambling, nonchalant energy and humorous characterisation of a Richard Linklater film, all while admitting the uneasy suspense that underscores every moment.
Year: 2015
Genre: Drama, War and Anti-War Films, Black Humour
Country: Spain
Director: Fernando Leon de Aranoa
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Tim Robbins, Melanie Thierry, Olga Kurylenko
Duration: 102 Minutes
Rating: M - Violence and offensive language
6.8/10
Location in store: Comedy
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