Ilona [ Kopeur Official ]

As a brand new fan of Refn, and I mean huge fan, I’m so in love with his style. I first experienced The Neon Demon & have been hooked since. Will be watching all his movies after finishing up with “Too Old to Die Young.” I am on Episode 6 now and am so full with cinematic awe from this unique flow of storylines by Refn in this 13hours long world, cut into episodes and into a Lynch meets Tarantino meets Noe (-esquire) series. Being a longtime fan of artistic cinematic experiential styles in movies (Favorites to name a few: Kubrick, David Lynch, Gaspare Noe, Lars von Trier) & it’s so interesting to see these reviews split down the middle between [1] Those who complain of it being too slow and moody, and others like myself, who love Refn’s unique ability to capture the characters in their greatest vulnerabilities, those that [2] Love the slow sensual nature of his work, along with the tech-inspired sounds which frequent his films and now this series. I am so in love with his work, and “Too Old to Die Young,” captures everything that I love about movies. The close shots & unique cinematographic exploration of each character as close to a window into their souls, if I can state so broadly .. In these beautiful “slow and boring moments,” (as Group 1 movie lovers have frequently called said moments), Group 2 finds these silences the epitome of what makes this gorgeous Refn experience, a unique and deep journey into each of the diverse cast of characters. I was just so moved & felt so deeply connected to each scene, whilst all the while well aware that I, just one singular member of Refn’s audience, have a front row seat & ability to immerse closely within each characters complexities & pasts, trauma & inexperience alike, vigilantism & pure evil alike, and how their silent reactions to each environmental catalyst is enigmatically captured so provocatively and done best within each of these beautiful silences, when words are not there to superficially fill the void that is present in audiences that relate more with Group 1, as I had broadly categorized above. To quote a review that I just read, (Ali Bronzino) so perfectly, deeply, & honestly hit the nail on the head 100% as to express in the best way, the thought I am trying to convey here), that it is human nature for people to feel a bit uncomfortable amidst such long silences, especially given the closer than front row seat provided in Refn’s raw cinematography. He expressed this thought so wonderfully that I’d like to quote his review below, hoping he doesn’t mind 😇 (unfortunately I wasn’t able to tag him or reply directly to his review as to alert him of my quoting his words)... But thanks Ali, if you do somehow see this. 👍 >>> [Ali Bronzino] ~5 months ago~ <<< “”” ... I briefly read everyone's review and I can see why they say what they say. Personally I love the long pauses and still picture shots in all the scenes. Im the type to dissect the characters and try to get in their head to imagine what he or she is thinking or feeling. I also think the long moments in silence are brilliant because silence always make people uncomfortable. You always hear someone saying why did it get so quite. It is because we are not used to it. However, I believe it is something humans have grown to forget it's beauty and value. If you're not talking, then you're thinking.”””