Wristcutters: A Love Story

Wristcutters: A Love Story is a film that came out in 2006, and at an hour and thirty-one minutes takes you on a journey of death, purpose, friendships, personal struggles and love. This movie bends the idea of reality and presents the thought that the afterlife, for those who commit suicide, is just a drearier version of the living world. Making this movie enticing, yet also painfully realistic. Each character is relatable in their own way; Zia is the lost romantic who is so heartbroken that he couldn't stand to live and even in the afterlife is still obsessed with finding his ex-again. Mikal, determined and witty, is the perfect example of how our destructive actions can lead us down paths we didn't intend, and Eugene while the charming fun rocker of the group, demonstrates the struggles of mental health and how it can be passed down through generations. We see a variety of seasoned actors and those in their early career in this film, which felt like the perfect combination to achieve relatable and moving performances that didn't feel forced. This isn't a movie that needs cinematic angles or lighting because it's the small moments seen through the grain that keeps you eager to see what could possibly happen next. The soundtrack also hits just the right tone to match (You'll catch yourself humming "Through the Roof 'n' Underground by the end of it.) Overall, this movie stays true to what it is and deserves a Pure Kinema stamp from me.

- Amanda