rjrag Since the beggining of this film, writer/director Kogonada (making is directorial debut) shows the audience that symmetry and antisymmetry will play an important role throughout the flick. That being said, the cinematography by Elisha Christian is outstanding. Every frame is carefully planned, making this one of the most beautifully looking films of the year. Columbus also relies on great performances by John Cho (playing Jin) and Haley Lu Richardson (Casey), since they share a big amount of screen time. The first scene they share is an example of the greatness of this film. The way they are getting closer and closer as they meet each other is very well executed, making that simple scene one of my favourite ones. In spite that this movie is not as much about their connection as it is about each one's relationship with the respective parent. Though the fact that de slow pace of the film may make it a hard watch for some viewers, I really reccomend it for everyone, specially those who like this kind of film.

ada_juh I'm truly amazed by this movie and how beautfully was shot. Every shot was precised, balanced and the most important aspect that it had soul. Every shot that I saw, tried to tell something, and had a meaning. The camera barely moves, it doesn't want you to move either, it wants you to pay attention to the details and to the characters interactions. I really loved the calm slow pacing, it felt dream-like, and thanks to the great sound design the atmosphere, the sounds felt so alive, almost touchable. I think everybody can relate to each of the characters and their stories... The passionate young girl who wants to follow her dream but also she needs to look after her mother, and the son who never came out with his father and now his father dying. The instresting thing is that how the director wants to tell these stories. And it really works with all the characters. Their interactions with eachother and how they're connected with the love of architecture is so uplifting heartwarming, and intimate. A very beutiful movie about human interactions trough art. (sorry for my engilish)

birck Speaking for myself, it took me about the first 20 minutes of the film to get some idea where it was going, which was about the amount of time it took the characters to figure out each other and where THEY were going. The 2 main characters are well-played, as noted elsewhere, and the supporting cast, particularly Posey and Culkin, are up to the challenge. Is the relationship between them going anywhere? It develops while we watch the two characters change each others' viewpoints, and at the end each has made a significant decision, is going in a different direction from where they started, and the two have become pretty important to each other. The story is convincing and beautiful to watch.

namashi_1 'Columbus' is a near-masterpiece. No kidding! Written and Directed by Kogonada, 'Columbus' is a film that screams craft & skill. Its a small little film, made with passion & heart. And the actors, all of them -- are top-notch!'Columbus' Synopsis: A Korean-born man finds himself stuck in Columbus, Indiana, where his architect father is in a coma. The man meets a young woman who wants to stay in Columbus with her mother, a recovering addict, instead of pursuing her own dreams.'Columbus' is about human beings, its about us. And there is nothing harder than to tell a story about us, I believe. But, Kogonada achieves this feat with mega success. This story of souls wandering in Columbus, Indiana is a tribute to architecture & the ride called life, itself. Its a quietly devastating film, that asks you to feel. Kogonada's Screenplay is fabulous & so his is Direction. Cinematography & Editing compliment Kogonada's vision to great results.Performance-Wise: John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey, Rory Culkin, Michelle Forbes and Jim Dougherty, ALL, are tremendous. Haley Lu takes the lead, delivering a performance driven by heartache & shattered dreams. She has the potential to go places! John Cho is masterfully restrained & expresses grief, with subtlety. The irresistible Parker Posey continues her winning streak. And Roy Culkin adds a nice boyish charm to his earnest character. On the whole, 'Columbus' comes out of nowhere & ends up taking a part out of you. How often do films do that nowadays?