Darkland : Le Retour
Intrigue
Au milieu du chaos et de la vengeance, le Dr Zaid est forcé d'affronter ses propres démons alors qu'il plonge plus profondément dans les bas-fonds sombres du milieu criminel de Copenhague. Sept ans se sont écoulés depuis que Zaid s'est lancé dans une croisade brutale pour venger le meurtre de son frère, une quête qui l'a laissé marqué et changé à jamais. Alors que les souvenirs de ses luttes passées commencent à refaire surface, Zaid est tiraillé entre son désir de rétribution et son désir de reprendre sa vie de médecin respecté et de père de famille dévoué. Ses doubles identités - l'une en tant que vengeur impitoyable et l'autre en tant que père et mari attentionné - sont devenues de plus en plus ténues, menaçant de détruire l'équilibre fragile qu'il a établi. Alors que Zaid navigue dans le paysage perfide de l'élite criminelle de Copenhague, il se retrouve face à des ennemis familiers et à de nouveaux adversaires. Ses propres démons, cependant, se révèlent être ses adversaires les plus redoutables alors qu'il se débat avec les implications morales de ses actions et le véritable coût de sa quête de vengeance. Dans ce thriller captivant et intense, Zaid doit affronter les ténèbres qui sont en lui et faire un choix entre la rédemption et la ruine. Trouvera-t-il un moyen de réconcilier son passé et son présent, ou les ombres de son passé le consumeront-elles entièrement ?
Critiques
Audrey
Premiering in 2003, just 12 years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, "The Return," with its tale of resurging and collapsing power embodied in the personalities of the two sons, inevitably invites deeper thought. While the allegorical nature of various aspects feels a bit forceful, as a debut film, it exhibits remarkable maturity. The long takes, color palette, and score all convey a sense of confidence and an almost omnipotent, godlike perspective. Zvyagintsev truly started his career on a high note.
Charlee
I won't bore you with the political allegory. Just a heads-up for the completionists out there: steer clear of this film. The father figure digs up a box he buried long ago on that island, and the director *never* shows us what's inside before the movie ends. It's infuriating.
Sebastian
What I thought would be a sentimental tale of "absent father, eventual return, father-son conflict, and eventual reconciliation" was completely subverted in the last half hour, overturning all my assumptions. This is a "fable" that can be interpreted from multiple angles – family, politics – making it incredibly rewarding to analyze. The cinematography is also beautiful, clearly influenced by Tarkovsky, making it very pleasing to watch.
Bennett
The plot is so contrived and wooden, the themes so monotonous and superficial. Please don't try to imitate Tarkovsky. Salejev should transition to shooting thriller horror films.
Heidi
When your Adam's apple starts to show, your muscles begin to bulge, you find everything irritating, and you fight to the death, when you start to react to beautiful women, a man suddenly appears after 12 years and says, "Son, I'm your father," and slaps you if you don't listen, you'll have patricidal feelings. You must have patricidal feelings. Only when this shadowy old tree crashes down can you understand love and responsibility, forever overcome your fear of heights. Andrei, Ivan, the rest of the summer is yours.
Nina
"Darkland: The Return" is a gripping revenge thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of Copenhagen's underworld. Zaid's pursuit of vengeance for his brother's death is a compelling narrative drive, but also one that slowly erodes his own identity and sense of self. As the film hurtles towards its intense conclusion, Zaid's blurred lines between doctor and avenger raise questions about the cost of revenge and the true meaning of justice. A gritty, intense ride that explores the darker corners of human nature.
