I think it is safe to say that this movie, "The Hours", has the top "what the heck is happening" moments for me. Going in blind with this movie really provided the thrill of unraveling the characters and their identities. With the plot twist upon plot twist, it was difficult to not become engrossed into the movie.
I found a connection between the chaos in the book and the movie. There would be switches of scenes just like a stream of consciousness in the novel. For example, the back and forth toss between Richard and his younger self was portraying his reflection upon his childhood memory.
Also can we please discuss how there was not one scene without a flower.
Whether it was in the background or on clothing, there was a hint of floral. The flowers slowly became a representation of life. How beautiful yet fragile existence can be. For a flower, just like life, there is nothing that will stop it from wilting to its demise. Time is vital to both. When Clarissa comes and brings flowers for Richard in the beginning of the movie, they are full of life. This suggests that whenever Clarissa comes to Richard, she brings a youthful vibe. However, near the end, towards Richard's death, the flowers have become wilted and colorless; this simulated the approaching end of his life.
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| oh look. flowers. Who would've guessed. |
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