The Opposite of 007 - Limits of Control - Jarmusch

[J Davis]

I found Limits of Control to be a metaphorical rejection of Hollywood. A satire spy film that reverses James Bond. He never has sex, even when constantly confronted by the nude femme fatale (who in turn references Jean-Luc Godard).

I did a little analysis of my own including the final second in the end shot which resonated with me a thousand fold LINK

Aaaah ... Jarmusch !

 

[shorty15]

The cinematography was superb but other than that, this film tested my patience to the max. I can't really recommend it but I guess it was an interesting experiment. It's not like I can't handle slow films, I like Tarkovsky and Tarr but this film just moved at glacier-like pace. That being said, Jarmusch is a very talented filmmaker. I loved Dead Man.