Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

Netflix | Release Date: November 4, 2022

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings

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moviemitch96Nov 20, 2022

A borderline plotless pointless film that's futilely random and bizarre for art's sake and has almost no sense of direction. Great cinematography but that's about it. Easily Alejandro G. Inarritu's weakest film to date.

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bertobellamyNov 4, 2022

We should praise Iñárritu daring to make a film like this, knowing that many were going to destroy it for being "pretentious" or "insufferable" — something to which he even refers on several occasions —. And the truth is that it is; almostWe should praise Iñárritu daring to make a film like this, knowing that many were going to destroy it for being "pretentious" or "insufferable" — something to which he even refers on several occasions —. And the truth is that it is; almost three hours of "self-fiction" in which the acclaimed Mexican director declares that the worst of his failures has been his success. Even so, the Malick, Sorrentino, and Fellini influence is worth noting, and at times the vibe takes you into this surreal world. Still, various phrases and situations feel embarrassing and immediately detach you from what could have been brilliant. The best part is the superb photography by Darius Khondji; the long takes, wide angles, and smooth camera movements contribute perfectly to creating that dreamlike atmosphere with which Iñárritu is so obsessed. Unfortunately, the movie has a hard time finishing and sustaining his speech, and many scenes are downright boring. What a waste.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 19, 2022

Watching this film brings Fellini's autobiographical masterpiece 8½ to mind in style and approach. This is director Alejandro G. Iñárritu's personal examination of life as an artist and (in his case) a Mexican. The documentarian's existentialWatching this film brings Fellini's autobiographical masterpiece 8½ to mind in style and approach. This is director Alejandro G. Iñárritu's personal examination of life as an artist and (in his case) a Mexican. The documentarian's existential crisis manifests itself in hallucinatory episodes that are sometimes a marvel (the baby sequence at apx. 1:58 is especially beautiful and moving) and other times just weird. More traditional dialogue sequences are interspersed to address his personal issues. This is an extremely self-centered film with some periods that try patience. Given some of the more spectacular stagings, it's obvious that Iñárritu's brilliance as a director is undeniable, even if you have to wade thru 2:39 for the good parts.… Expand

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LudusDec 21, 2022

Amazing sound and picture, i liked the magic realisim in the movie; but all of these get overshadowed by narcisism way of storytelling. Not able to fully engaged with many characters. By the way; this movie should be the reborn of mexican bigAmazing sound and picture, i liked the magic realisim in the movie; but all of these get overshadowed by narcisism way of storytelling. Not able to fully engaged with many characters. By the way; this movie should be the reborn of mexican big productions.… Expand

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