Among the films that have felt the heat of monumental commercial failure isBill Forsyths 1987Housekeeping.
Forsyths direction is a delicate balance of levity and somber reflectionthat transforms everyday absurdities into moments of poignant reflection.
Is the idea of normalcy a sanctuary or a cage?
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No order of milk in this one.
In its quietness,the film explodes with subtle humor that arises from the social awkwardness of its characters.
The dialogue is muted, and Forsyth adaptsslice-of-life filmmaking.
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The humor itself is centered around Silvie’s eccentricity.
Lucille’s flight from their home to a prudish neighbor in search of normalcy is humorous in itself.
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