Out of Season (2023)★ 6.9/10

Though the plot itself feels cliche, the understated storytelling, the director’s use of landscapes to mirror emotions, and the near-documentary style of certain scenes all made this a surprisingly captivating experience.

The film doesn’t rely on dramatic twists, but its quiet dissection of human nature holds my attention. The unresolved, simmering tension between the leads reflects both nostalgia for what was and their resistance to what life has become. There’s quiet power in that restraint.

Many of us are dissatisfied with our lives, yet reluctant to confront that reality. The film’s two former lovers share a fleeting reconnection, only to return quickly to their unresolved truths. What emerges is a rare portrait of midlife disillusionment—gentle, perceptive, and achingly familiar.

When the male lead finally confesses his cowardice and shortcomings to the woman, it changed my perception of him. At first, he seemed like just another shallow man chasing excitement outside marriage, but that vulnerability added unexpected depth.

Told through a minimalist, linear structure, the film leans into naturalistic rhythms and embraces the everyday with subtle mastery. Its greatest strength is the feeling of immediacy—nothing is forced, and everything unfolds with quiet authenticity.

Alice is brave. She shoulders the burden of her family and continues to give without complaint. When confronted with unfinished business with Mathieu, she chooses to embrace it in the moment. And when he cannot leave his past behind, she has the strength to walk away.

Most of the time, the story feels slow and familiar—it’s yet another tale of a disillusioned man reconnecting with a former lover. Still, the sparse, wintry visuals and strong performances create a quiet allure. The mood is cold but oddly comforting.

Esta película es emocionante y exquisita, de principio a fin. Las temáticas que aparecen sobre el amor y las distancias; de tiempo y espacio que algún punto tienen un encuentro formando el círculo perfecto de la vida hacen que bailemos entre risas y lágrimas. Recomendadísima! Es una exquisitez.

Aunque la trama en sí es trillada, la narración sutil, el uso que hace el director de los paisajes para reflejar emociones y el estilo casi de documental de algunas escenas hacen que sea una experiencia sorprendentemente cautivadora.

Embora o enredo em si pareça clichê, a narrativa discreta, o uso de paisagens pelo diretor para espelhar emoções e o estilo quase documental de certas cenas tornaram esta experiência surpreendentemente cativante.

La película no se basa en giros dramáticos, pero el análisis silencioso de la naturaleza humana captó mi atención. Esa tensión sin resolver entre los protagonistas encarna a la vez el peso de lo perdido y la negación de un presente que no termina de encajar. Hay un poder silencioso en esa moderación.

Cuando el protagonista masculino finalmente le confiesa su cobardía y sus defectos a la mujer, la perspectiva que tenía de él cambió. Al principio, parecía otro tipo superficial que buscaba diversión fuera del matrimonio, pero esa vulnerabilidad aportó una profundidad inesperada.