Product: Run, Lola, Run [VHS] (1999)
Rating: 3.0
Unforgettable, yet shallow
Run Lola Run has a very different style of directing - fast motion, panning shots, intersparsed with dark, slow scenes intended to draw out the viewer's emotion. I have to give credit where credit is due, and in that regard Run Lola Run is something completely different.In the same breath (and without giving any spoilers), the main premise of the movie is one you won't soon forget.But even with the unique directing style, the definitive concept of the story, and the good performances by the cast, there's something lacking about this film. I couldn't feel the characters, I couldn't put myself in their shoes. I couldn't find a reason to feel sad or happy even though there were several scenes where the director's intent was to do just that. The movie lacked depth and emotion.If you're a film student and you want to see a different style of directing, see this movie. If you find enjoyment in watching something new, plot twists rarely seen before, see this movie. But if your enjoyment in movies comes from emotion and passion, feeling the characters and experiencing the story with your mind AND your heart, this movie isn't for you.