LOUDER THAN BOMBS

Article By John Pugh
(Sources: louderthanbombs.com & youtube.com)

Director Joachim Trier, who wrote and directed 2011’s drama Oslo, August 31st, delivers us another hard-hitting drama, Louder Than Bombs. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Isabelle Huppert, Gabriel Byrne, Amy Ryan and newcomer Devin Druid. I always look forward to catching the well made dramas each year. I usually catch a bulk of them from the Sundance Film Festival, though there was no presence from this one. Louder than bombs actually began its run at the CANNES Film Festival (Festival de Cannes) and later played the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

There have been some mixed reactions from the film, but overwhelming praise towards the acting and overall style of the film. Both trailers swing from heavy material and tender looking moments. I can honestly say these trailers are drawing me in and making this a must see film for 2016! Interesting score during the trailer as well.

Synopsis:

“Isabelle Reed (Isabelle Huppert) is a war photographer whose work has taken her to the most dangerous places in the world. It is therefore tragic – and ironic – when she dies in a car accident a few miles from her safe and secure home in a New York suburb, leaving a grief-stricken husband, Gene (Gabriel Byrne), and two sons, Jonah (Jesse Eisenberg) and Conrad (Devin Druid), to mourn her sudden loss. The story begins three years later, when a retrospective of Isabelle’s photography is in the works. Gene enlists the help of Jonah, his elder son, who appears to be functional and in-control, but who is actually overwhelmed and confused by developments in his own life, including marriage and a new baby. Gene is more concerned about Conrad, his teenage son, who seems to be more affected by the loss of his mother than his brother. Conrad has withdrawn into the world of computer games and fantasy, rejecting his father’s attempts to connect with him. Gene too is still struggling with the process of re-entry following his wife’s death. He is attracted to Hannah (Amy Ryan), a co-worker at the school where he teaches, but is tentative about starting a brand new relationship.”

Release Date:

LOUDER THAN BOMBS will be released by The Orchard Studios and will receive a limited release to theaters on April 8th, 2016. It will continue to play the markets all around the United States, so be sure to CLICK HERE to check when it’s coming to your City/State!

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