Agnes is envious of her older sister, Julia, but must learn not only to reinvent herself but also to come to grips with reality when tragedy strikes.
Who is in it?
Felicia Maxime - Agnes
Edva Ryding - Noel
Zara Larsson - Julia
Favorite Scene:
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Agnes joins Julia's friends at a nightclub, and lots of truths come forward. While Agnes continues to wear Julia's clothes and attempts to live her life, Agnes is hit with a lot of truth prior to a climactic encounter with Noel about the tragic night.
Favorite Quote:
"I don't know how to be me without you."
Review:
A Part of You turned out to be a very layered film. I wasn't sure what to expect as it began. The most pivotal scene of the film is certainly a hook that grips you for the rest of the film.
What enfolds is a mix of a film bordering on beauty and thoughtfulness, some lack of development, ut overall, an interesting story of tragedy, truth, and how it affects the many tied to it. While the film is told from the perspective of Agnes, it is interesting to see the story and larger plot of the tragedy unfold from the perspective of others.
Some may perceive the plot holes, or vagueness in character as a weakness due to the one-character perspective, but that nuance and mystery does add to the film in leaning into the viewers' thoughts as the film carries on. It can be odd in the middle of the film.
Felicia Maxime is great. I'm not aware of her or her talents, but I thoroughly enjoyed what she brought to the film in various roles.
Give it a try. If you can get past the translation (sometimes the voice dubbing is very misaligned with the acting, which can be distracting), the uncomfortable moments, and the need to be active in the storytelling, then this might be for you.
Grade: 3/5