Goodbye to Language

I'm attaching four stars more out of helplessness than critical acumen, by the way; if the film is beyond language, it's certainly beyond a traditional rating system.

Throughout this enigmatic film's short running time, I couldn't for the life of me make out what Godard was trying to say.

If this kind of synaptic brainstorm sounds like an invigorating cinematic experience, I'm here to tell you that watching Goodbye to Language on a big screen will be 70 minutes well spent.

A film that's stuffed with language, its title notwithstanding.

Anyone interested in the possibilities of the moviegoing experience - what can happen in a dark theater - owes it to themselves to say hello to "Goodbye to Language."

At 84, Godard is still looking for new ways to express himself, though he thinks it harder than ever to achieve meaningful interpersonal communication in the information age.

Adieu au langage, a film that may dazzle many and irritate others, but will leave no one feeling indifferent. [Full review in Spanish]

These movies can be expansive, but they are also exhausting. But for 70 minutes, it's a hell of a lot of fun to play in.

It's a really funny film as well, with plenty of cheeky jokes thrown around.

Less of a narrative or a thesis than an esoteric patchwork visual essay condemning our fallen society, it's intent on being as abrasive as possible in almost every way.