Lou (2022)
107 min|Action, Adventure, Crime|23 Sep 2022
6.1Rating: 6.1 / 10 from 34,449 usersMetascore: 51
As a storm rages, a young girl is kidnapped. Her mother teams up with the mysterious woman next door to pursue the kidnapper, a journey that tests their limits and exposes shocking secrets from their pasts.

Kombinasi aksi, thriller, spionase, dan keluarga dalam medium film adalah langka. Lou adalah film aksi thriller rilisan Netflix yang diproduseri sineas kawakan, J.J. Abrams. Lou adalah film arahan Anna Foerster yang dibintangi Allison Janney, Jurnee Diana Smollet, Logan Marshall Green, dan Matt Craven. So, akankah kombinasi langka ini mampu memberikan sesuatu yang baru untuk genrenya?

“I guess we’ve all been through things other people will never understand.”

Lou (Janney) adalah seorang nenek tangguh yang suka berburu dan tinggal di kepulauan terpencil di wilayah AS. Tinggal tak jauh dari Lou adalah ibu dan putri ciliknya, Hannah (Smollet) dan Vee. Badai yang akan menghampiri, ternyata diperburuk pula dengan diculiknya Vee oleh mantan suami Hannah, Philip (Green) yang seorang anggota militer khusus. Lou yang berpengalaman berburu membantu Hannah mencari putrinya di tengah badai. Belakangan, identitas Lou pun terungkap yang ternyata punya relasi dengan suami Hannah.

Sosok perempuan tangguh yang tengah tren, kini adalah seorang sosok nenek. Satu hal yang jarang ada dalam kisah film sejenis. Sosok Lou yang dingin pun, harus beraksi fisik dengan sisi brutal yang tak kalah dengan film-film aksi masa kini. Kejutan besar adalah sang pemain, Allison Janney, yang sering berperan sebagai perempuan yang kalem dan keibuan. Siapa sangka ia bisa bermain dingin, keras, dan mampu beraksi dengan sadis seperti ini.

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Aksi thriller dengan protagonis unik, Lou adalah satu kombinasi spionase dengan tema keluarga dengan dukungan penampilan menawan sang bintang. Di luar sang bintang, setting hutan dan suasana badai tentu adalah satu apresiasi tersendiri dalam membangun mood filmnya. Atmosfir ini senada dengan suasana mental keluarga yang tengah dilanda konflik internal antara ibu dan anak, suami istri, ayah dan putrinya. Lou mampu menawarkan satu solusi yang memuaskan, walau untuk genrenya kurang memberi satu pembaruan.

 

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). His passion for film extends to the present day. He continues to provide insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com, while actively participating in film production endeavors with the Montase Film Community. His own short films have garnered critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both domestically and internationally. Recognizing his exceptional talent, the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival shortlisted his writing for Best Film Criticism (Top 15). His dedication to the field continues, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer for Film Criticism and Film Theory courses at the Yogyakarta Indonesian Institute of the Arts' Independent Practitioner Program.

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