Feb 10, 2015
"Patema: Inverted," after having initially seen the trailer back in 2013, this movie had been on and off my radar since. Through the trailer alone I was captivated by the concept of the "gravity" element and what gives purpose to the titles meaning. To cut the review short, yet succinct of my thoughts...
...much of the characters are tropes, but that doesn't equate to the film being bad, but illuminates a single honest flaw of the film. I think where this film truly shines is in concept being recognized through execution of this inverted world that gives perspective just that, perspective. Without spoiling anything, one could
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imagine that this being a film set amongst a dystopian backdrop or at least one that the viewer is introduced to amidst an early break in the first act, that there is a resounding message to be provided and received. In addition, it would be remiss if I were not to mention for art design sake of a very interesting mesh of steampunk and cyberpunk aesthetic for the 2 worlds.
My only true complaint is that the direction perhaps could've been tighter to give/provide more depth to flesh out characters, say for example the militaristic despot leader (his zealot pseudo-religious perspective is weak) and even some scenes, characters and settings (Patema's steampunk home).
Ultimately, I believe the execution of the concept was the adhesive holding everything together and it's in a matter of opinion I suppose that you, myself or we look at it together or separate in an upside-down or downside-up position, in which we absorb and receive this film. I for one rather enjoyed it, though as I said somethings could use adjusting, but it worked well enough especially in the last 10 minutes where everything can turn that upside-down perspective, right-side up...
All-in-all, as I stroke the last few keys for this less than stellar review, I've come to think or rather have deduced that the title "Patema: Inverted" is meant to illude to Patema's (main character's) perspective, thus "Patema('s): Inverted (Perspective)"
Preach!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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