Done Watching, 2018: Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards (2017), Review
Friday, February 09, 2018
"The thing to do is not to take yourself seriously, otherwise, you're finished."
*** THIS REVIEW MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS ***
I watched this film without prior knowledge of what it was about.
(You should too. It makes the viewing much more leveled and interesting.)
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards is a look on the famous shoe designer's life, his creative process, and his well-known admirers.
I honestly was excited to check this one out for the reason that I like Manolo Blahnik, more specifically his shoes. I've wished to own a pair since I saw Carrie Bradshaw's wedding shoes in Sex and the City. I actually got to try them out when I was in New York (but I didn't buy, of course! Because I'm broke and I could only dream.), and wearing a pair like them was such a divine experience.
I honestly was excited to check this one out for the reason that I like Manolo Blahnik, more specifically his shoes. I've wished to own a pair since I saw Carrie Bradshaw's wedding shoes in Sex and the City. I actually got to try them out when I was in New York (but I didn't buy, of course! Because I'm broke and I could only dream.), and wearing a pair like them was such a divine experience.
So the fact that I'll know about the man responsible for such pretty shoes was something I was thrilled for! But with a few minutes in, it was fun and pretty - but I was somehow lost. Like it felt scattered and don't know what it wants to say. It keeps on showing pretty things, but never really gets to the point where in the end there is no point.
It would've been lovely if they cut back on the other elements, and just somehow focus on the Manolo himself.
Highs
- Quirky.
- A look at Manolo Blahnik's creative process.
- The shoes!
Lows
- Unnecessary reenactments, animation, and famous people.
- Not much of a deep dive.
- Scattered narrative mixed with really off pacing.
The whole thing was undeniably charming for sure, but somehow the supposed portrait felt more like a draft sketch. There really isn't much. It was fun, but not a reason enough for me to recommend this.
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