Foxtrot

Parental Rating: R

Contains: Language    Violence    Drug Use    Adult Content    

Jill's Review

Opens March 23, 2018

Runs 108 minutes

Michael (Lior Ashkenazi) ad Daphna (Sarah Adler) Feldmann get that dreaded knock on the door. Their son Jonathan (Yonaton Shiray) has been killed in the line of duty. Daphna must be sedated and Michael is almost unable to function due to grief. They begin to go through the motions of burying their only son.   Jump to Act Two -  the roadblock where Jonathan has been assigned. It is slow. The highlight of their day is when they must raise the barrier for a camel. That is until tragedy strikes. Then, the Third Act starts and things go from bad to worse. The three acts together make for an emotional and emotionally draining experience.

This film was Israel's entry for Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards. And, it is a very good film. I couldn't rate it higher because it just left me so depressed. The acting is phenomenal. You have probably never seen debilitating grief like this portrayed on the big screen. And, the story is very provocative. The Third Act punches you in the gut. It does end on a slightly positive note. Otherwise, it would rank as one of the most depressing movies I have ever seen. So, if you see it, be prepared. It is very realistic and very sad - not necessarily crying sad, just heavy-hearted sad. I can't even imagine how you would feel in the same situation. It just isn't very much fun to watch. But, it is so well-acted and not exactly predictable which keeps it interesting. And, yes the Foxtrot does actually play a role in the film. I would say if you are a film buff, then you should see it. Otherwise, you might want to skip it and save yourself a little heartbreak. 

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