Susan Pettibone - 08/19/2010 
This is a terrific, intelligently made film that is both sensitive and brutal in its examination of post-Communist Poland. I elected to watch it twice, which was helpful in understanding the non-linear presentation of a three-part fatalistic story about choice and chance in the context of Poland in the 80's, struggling with immensely diverse forces: the crushing and treacherous remains of the totalitarian Communist party, the idealistic, mildly disruptive and ultimately inept underground revolutionary youth, and one man's careful choice to avoid aligning himself with either. This man is played by the fetching and talented actor, Boguslaw Linda, and he is brilliant here. While there were deeply depressing aspects to "Blind Chance", Kielslowski presents us with powerful insight and recurrent vestiges of hope, although the ending, coupled as it seemed meant to be with the beginning, is shockingly grim indeed. On a second viewing, there was nothing opaque about this movie. It's brilliantly conceived, written and made, and it provides great insight for this American into some of what Eastern Europe has experienced and struggles to attain. Worthwhile on many levels. Fascinating and enlightening, too, is the lengthy interview with the self-possessed and articulate female communist censor in the extras. Highly recommended |
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