Zus & Zo

Rating:
Summary: Oscar nominated relationship drama...
Review: Three sisters are in a predicament about their beloved gay brother, Nino, who has decided to marry a woman. Nino has also decided to sell the family hotel Paraiso which is located in Portugal, and this upsets the sisters as it is a haven of family memories. The marriage is planned to take place within three weeks at the family hotel, which gives the sisters a very limited time to find a way to sabotage the wedding as they want to keep the hotel in family. In the quest for sabotaging the marriage the sister's own relationships undergo revelations. Zus & Zo is a fun drama that offers both entertainment and thought, which in the end provides a good cinematic experience.

Rating:
Summary: Oscar nominated relationship drama...
Review: Three sisters are in a predicament about their beloved gay brother, Nino, who has decided to marry a woman. Nino has also decided to sell the family hotel Paraiso which is located in Portugal, and this upsets the sisters as it is a haven of family memories. The marriage is planned to take place within three weeks at the family hotel, which gives the sisters a very limited time to find a way to sabotage the wedding as they want to keep the hotel in family. In the quest for sabotaging the marriage the sister's own relationships undergo revelations. Zus & Zo is a fun drama that offers both entertainment and thought, which in the end provides a good cinematic experience.

Rating:
Summary: Amazingly Funny
Review: Three witch-like sisters, One annoyed little-gay-brother fighting for independence, a beautiful bride and two very special husbands (the witches's), all wrapped up with the best showcase of dutch culture and way of life. Two best things: The simplicity of the script, always going straightforward to the bottom of the topic: a simple story on a complex society; and a beautiful portrait of everyday's life. If you've been around these wonderful nation, you'll love this movie, otherwise, keep always in mind that dutches live some years ahead of the rest of the world. I loved Sarah Bettens on the closing credits.

Rating:
Summary: Entertainingly Quiet
Review: While Zus & Zo is not a movie that will make you laugh out loud or cause a downfall of tears it is a mildly touching and quietly entertaining portrait of life. It is an interesting and at times smirk-inspiring film, but with an all-to-tight ending that leaves too many questions about the future. The acting is fine and the cinematography is unobtrusive, but the emotional connections are few and far between. Once you begin to identify with a character, they are ripped away from you by an evil act, or quick phrase that turns your stomach. A beautiful montage, a great song over the closing credits (Sarah Bettens' "Someone to Say Hi To") are not enough to lift this movie to the heights of top ten lists for the year. This Acadamy Award Nominee, deserves a look, but for most one will be enough. My advise: Rent before you Buy.

Rating:
Summary: Entertainingly Quiet
Review: While Zus & Zo is not a movie that will make you laugh out loud or cause a downfall of tears it is a mildly touching and quietly entertaining portrait of life. It is an interesting and at times smirk-inspiring film, but with an all-to-tight ending that leaves too many questions about the future. The acting is fine and the cinematography is unobtrusive, but the emotional connections are few and far between. Once you begin to identify with a character, they are ripped away from you by an evil act, or quick phrase that turns your stomach. A beautiful montage, a great song over the closing credits (Sarah Bettens' "Someone to Say Hi To") are not enough to lift this movie to the heights of top ten lists for the year. This Acadamy Award Nominee, deserves a look, but for most one will be enough. My advise: Rent before you Buy.