PopcornIdeology’s review published on Letterboxd:
Dominance and submission. How do they work between a teacher and a student? A mother and a daughter? In the confinements of age, love, and suppression? Haneke’s The Piano Teacher tackles these questions head on, while also providing a completely engrossing and well made film. With incredibly nuanced performances, a well crafted script, and an abundance of interesting ideas and themes behind it, I think The Piano Teacher is a great film.
With that being said I think some of the subtlety that I’ve grown to appreciate from Haneke was lost in this film. I also thought the film felt a little poorly paced, mainly in the second act where some scenes felt unnecessary. Additionally, seeing more of Walter I think could’ve elevated the story, or at least made the dynamic between the two even more complex and compelling. Finally, whereas a large portion of Haneke’s films have left me feeling something incredibly poignant by the end (Cachè, Funny Games, Amour, 71 Fragments) I didn’t feel that as much with this film. I can honestly see why people consider this his best, but personally I like some of his other ones more.
8.7 / 10
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