Personal Shopper (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

It was very ambiguous but in a great way...Loved the supernatural aspect but also the look into how she was so unhappy and missing her brother...Love it.

Kristen Stewart is perhaps one of the most polarizing actresses in recent memory and this film does little to push opinion of her one way or the other. The concept behind this film is intriguing and the direction fluid and self-assured but this is a film that truly depends on characters to tell the story. Stewart plays the titular role who works in Paris for an aging actress desperately working through a divorce and encroaching obscurity. Stewart is seeking a sign from beyond the grave from her twin brother who dropped dead in Paris. Through the course of the film we are taken on a tense ride of supernatural and all-too-natural dangers in her course for the truth - is there life after death?Truthfully, this film will only enhance your original opinion of Stewart - if you think she is a talent-less mannequin or a master of underrated subtlety you will walk away from this film with your beliefs confirmed. The film is entertaining, mysterious, and inscrutable so if you're looking for a film with concrete answers you will be sorely disappointed. Directly Olivier Assayas creates an experience very similar to The Turn of The Screw by withholding information from the viewer and presenting an oft-times maddening middle of the road stance on the proceedings - it is wholly up to the viewer to decrypt and interpret this film.Criterion has, per usual, created a excellent release of this film. The transfer is clean, audio was clear, and the extras were a bit scanty compared to their usual plethora of commentaries and interviews. We get a single interview with the director, a liner note essay, and a press conference.In the end I would suggest this film to people with long attention spans and those who enjoy dissecting and interpreting their films. The film is rewarding but sometimes it's hard to work your way through it...

Thought provoking, intelligent, modern ghost story of an American in Paris passive-aggressively working as a detached personal shopper who also freelances as a spirit medium, and her longing for a paranormal sign from her deceased twin. Deliberately paced and mundane treatment of the supernatural and psychological horror creates it's ambiance of loneliness and grief, while still being able to remain creepy. The metaphors of the personal shopper and spirit medium are brilliantly utilized in the films existential themes of identity, belief, loss, guilt, alienation, and the need for communication that is missing in modern society as the characters helplessly reach out for meaning from the ennui. Excellent direction and use of European setting. Very much in the cinematic and thematic style of Michelangelo Antonioni's films with a ambiguous paranormal mystery touch that one might find in the works of David Lynch, and is highly recommended for fans of both. Also recommended is director Olivier Assayas' companion piece Clouds Of Sils Maria. A surprisingly atmospheric and haunting (some pun intended) film that easily captures the current cultural environment. The Criterion Blu ray also contains interviews and an essay.

This is an exceptional film. I went In knowing nothing about the plot so my expectations were somewhat low. While it is about a Personal Shopper, you’ll find an incredible ghost story hidden inside. I found the ending unnerving and it requires at least a second viewing to fully appreciate. Clever script and unexpectedly good acting.

Unexpectedly loved this film. Bought the Criterion based on rumblings of the acting of Kristen Stewart. I had no expectations and new nothing about the films plot and I am glad that was the case. With my blank slate, I simply watched and observed and took it all in. The films title does little to reflect what this film is actually about -- which is quite a lot. A meditation on our modern world, spiritualism, materialism, a thriller, a quiet introspective mystery of the universe both seen and hidden. Olivier Assayas is on my radar as one of my most favorite directors.Highly recommended.

Am a Kristen fan, and though she had little emotional swings to play with, the slow pace showed her other talents. Nudity: she's lovely. Not her best movie, but good enough to endure second-rate "scary" music, and draggy "action". I did like the backgrounds, though.

I love Kriesten but felt the movie did not explain her role enough. I kept hoping that it would eventually explain her role a little better and send her Her acting is surpurb, but the story needed aalittle help..

I loved this movie. Ive watched it 4 times, and learned something new each time. It was so intriguing but scared me at the same time. My friends and I had numerous discussions about the sender of the text messages. I think Personal Shopper is one of the best movies Ive seen all year.

When you’re thinking that you Are a consummate movie watcher, sometimes your skill is diminish by a lack of vision.like when you don’t see things clearly enough to make an accurate decision of your craft.you know when you stump your toe an you look down to see why that was there in the first place that you didn’t see, you curse who.the object, which is minding it’s own business, but leave yourself out of the equation,movies were meant to inspire us to give hope of one day being true to yourself of a master believe you can do things.this movie clearly show the agony of ones self being riddle with grief of seeking the truth for healing of another. her Brother.but who can give you the truth to death, it’s not a lonely place I’m sure. this is why they call them ghost that roam.when you downplay a movie like this because of the star (Kristen Stewart) for the soul purpose of her shenanigan affair.you leave the craft behind an that’s as dull as boring a hole an don’t know what to do with it.even if you stick your finger in that hole you can’t stay there long cause you have other things to do, like live.? love Miss Steward.this version has no special features, don’t know about the Criterion version.Kristen Steward Can Act...I Tell Yeah.Widescreen 2.40:English 5.1 DTS-HD Master. with some English subtitles.Runtime 105 Min.

Tenía unas expectativas altas por esta película, por la recomendación de Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) a este filme. En el apartado audiovisual no hay queja por los altos estándares de Criterion. Si bien, no me pareció una obra maestra, me gustó el enfoque espectral y la subtrama asociada. No voy a dar detalles que le quiten las sorpresas y los giros de este filme. Muy buen thriller, con una estupenda Kristen Stewart en el protagonico.

UNA OBRA MAESTRA. El disco y la caja llegaron en perfecto estado. Fue enviado por Amazon USA y llegó con bastante velocidad. Altamente recomendada.

Fantastic film.

Thank u