The director is trying to create minimalist film. I can't help but compare it to Zvyagintsev's films. Unlike "Loveless" or "Elena" Arrhythmia was not executed well. In the beginning it seems like Katya has an issue with Oleg being an alcoholic, but the subject is never touched between them. So the issue of their relationship was not open. The way they solved their issue was also not open. Oleg's feelings and behavior were somehow understandable and believable. Why Katya decided to stay with him is a big question mark. The only nice minimalist moment that director captured perfectly giving you a full picture of their past was when Katya was dancing to "puberty" song. I could really feel that they met and fell in love in college and feelings they had for each other then. I even imagined their teenage years. It was really nicely and softly done.
Lots of unnecessary scenes at work. It's like I watched 2 unfinished films, one about relationship, another about ambulance work. And 2 were not connected.
Review of Arrhythmia
