Waarom Wettelen (2024)
53KWaarom Wettelen (2024). 1h 46m
“u0026quot;Waarom Wettelenu0026quot; had the potential to be a unique blend of dark humor and poignant storytelling, especially given Dimitri Verhulstu0026#39;s reputation as a critically acclaimed author and poet. Unfortunately, the film falls short of these expectations.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe premise, centered around absurd situations at a funeral, is intriguing, but the execution lacks depth and originality. While Verhulstu0026#39;s trademark sarcasm and witty one-liners shine in his books, they fail to translate effectively onto the screen. The humor feels dry, repetitive and often misses the mark.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDespite a promising setting and excellent performances of the cast that bring Flandersu0026#39; rural characters to life, the film suffers from a lack of a coherent story to keep our attention until the end. After the first 45 minutes, it devolves into repetitive absurdities that feel uninspired.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eGiven Verhulstu0026#39;s earlier work, particularly the script for u0026quot; De Helaasheid der dingen,u0026quot; itu0026#39;s disappointing to see such a lack of creative spark in his debut film. Itu0026#39;s clear he is capable of much better storytelling on screen but we did not see it. Overall, u0026quot;Waarom Wettelenu0026quot; is a missed opportunity that leaves us longing for the wit and depth that Verhulst shares in his books and can undoubtedly achieve on a screen, but not in Waarom Wettelen.”
