Passion and Paradoxes

Alright mates, let’s dive right into Passion. You know, that genius director Brian De Palma, the chap who gave us Scarface and The Untouchables, decided this time to spin a tangled web of corporate shenanigans and steamy betrayal. It’s classic De Palma, but with a chic, modern edge. And speaking of chic, Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace sizzle on screen like a couple of sparklers on Valborgsmässoafton. They’re as captivating as a whiff of freshly brewed coffee on a crisp Stockholm morning.

But eh, what’s it all about? In the simplest terms, it’s a tale of jealousy, manipulation, and well, just plain ol’ craziness in the advertising world. Here’s the kicker though—despite the glossy exterior, the plot sometimes feels like a Swedish smörgåsbord that’s missing a few meatballs. You want it to be perfect, but there’s an inevitable hollow feeling.

I swear, watching it reminded me of when my old polare Jörgen and I got lost trying to find a jazz club in Göteborg. We had grand expectations, only to realize we’d stumbled into a bingo hall full of elderly folks on a Tuesday. Some disappointments run deep, you know?

The cinematography is full of those signature De Palma hallmarks—split screens and melodrama out the wazoo. Yet, I gotta admit, at times I felt like I was in a labyrinth. Maybe that’s the point? To reel us in, spin us around, and leave us questioning everything by the time the lights come back on.

It’s an unpredictable rollercoaster, I think. Maybe not the masterpiece we all hoped for, but worth a watch. I guess films like Passion go to show, sometimes life’s more about the journey than the destination, eh?

Check the trailer below