The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Another film that grew on me along the way. I was rolling my eyes at the start about a young millennial and her indecisiveness with her education and relationships. Not really in the mood to a movie about that kind of struggle. While it sort of is exactly that, there was also plenty more to keep me interested - especially all the other people Julia encounters. The structure with a prologue, 12 chapters and an epilogue works really well here to set the frame around a narrative that is very messy and without any clear character arc or plot - which is sort of refreshing because that is how life can be. Each little chapter can stand on its own, some elements adding to the overall picture and other things are just left where there are. I actually found that structure very pleasant to follow and experience. Everything is showed with a great level of charm, humor and romanticism that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
In some ways this feels like a movie aimed at millennials, and while I am technically one, I could probably mostly relate to Aksel. Of course it is not a requirement to personally relate to characters in order to enjoy a movie, and this manages to show an interesting depiction of someones messy life and struggle with finding meaning - even though I can barely relate to any of it. And I think people of all ages will be able to get something out of this.
Rating: 4