DVR_Brale When a young family goes on a vacation they encounter what it seems to be an avalanche approaching them while eating. That terrifying moment left them alive but still had a major impact. That occasion brought to the surface everything that was left unsaid between the husband and wife. Originality of this movie lies in the clever combination of the setting and realistic portrait of emotions. Throughout the movie we see beautiful shots of Alps and their grandeur compared to human. Still, compared side by side, it looks like "force majeure" of nature is nothing compared to "force grand" of human emotions. Here we see that it is easier to control nature than oneself. This movie has some scenes which do break the flow, but it's important to recognize their true meaning. For example, there are several scenes where the couple brushes their teeth. Boring, isn't it? The point is that you can live with someone and do even the most private things together and still be separated. Force majeure or Tourist may have been named "Abyss between us".If you're tired of superficial storytelling without any meaning whatsoever with real life, you might want to check this one out.

Clifton Johnson Fascinating and absorbing. From the score to the non-speaking parts to the beautiful mountain shots, every moment supports the central question and the central characters' journey. It's a film built for discussion...like a Linklater movie but with more plot and tension. The pacing was off at points, but almost everything else was just right.

dakjets A different movie experience This film addresses both gender roles, intercourse issues and how to deal with crises. The movie is good, but demanding to watch. The actors do a great job, especially the main actors as the couple who are really put to the test. When I saw this movie it is easy to think how one would react in different situations. For example, it's a little odd to me that the husband getting faster and clearly confronted by his wife. But she tries in her own way. The tension rises between them. The film therefore also provides insights into reactions and how people handle unpleasant episodes in close relationships. There is no fuss on such, but this couple is not good at it, to express it in one way. The score are also used very effective. The film is slow and a well-performed movie drama

bob the moo I had heard the basic plot of this film described and was curious how it would work. I assumed that the main event of the avalanche would be a bigger moment and with lasting physical consequences (for some reason I pictured the family alone in a cabin for the tensions to build). Instead the traumatic event of the film is less impacting in its physical moment, almost to the point where I wondered what the film would do for the remainder of its two hour running time. What it does is slow but satisfying in the way it unfolds. From this moment we watch the characters fracture and struggle; as individuals and as a family. It is not wholly successful but in the main part it plays out well.The slow pace and long takes are part of the film working, as they set a tone of tension which mostly exists in a vacuum of silence. This occurs not only in the context of the landscape, but also in the smaller shots – for instance the amount of time we spend behind the characters as they stand with their backs to us. I liked the slightly invasive feel this gave the film, as it did feel like we were watching scenes play out, rather than them being played out for the viewer. This relies a lot on the cast to deliver within this space, and mostly they do. Some of the characters feel added for the sake of the narrative, but in the case of the lead two they are strong in their individual and joint performances. The tension between them, and their own struggles as people, are presented in a convincing and engaging way. It doesn't matter that you do not like the characters per se, but they are interesting – even if I ended the film not liking who Tomas is, I enjoyed understanding him better.The pace is at times a bit too slow and the running time a bit long, but mostly the film controls it very well. It is impressive how well the tone and pace is established in the shoot, and the design and construction of the film comes together. Mostly though it is a film made in the small moments, the interactions, and the internal fracturing/testing of characters. The conclusions are not cheerful perhaps but it is cleverly done and I enjoyed how well it delivered the characters.