I just got back from First Weekend Club’s screening of Sook-Yin Lee’s directorial debut film, Year of the Carnivore. The first thing I did when I got home was turn on my computer so I could write about it and tell you all to watch it!
When I first saw the trailer I wasn’t 100% sure I wanted to watch the film because I thought it might end up being too sex-centric. It’s not. 
Even though there are oodles of sex scenes, threesomes, and masturbation going on, I (surprisingly) didn’t really notice. At least, it didn’t bother me (a sign of a good film).
Year of the Carnivore is one of those quirky films that can’t be categorized as just a comedy or a drama, and I laughed out loud on more than one occasion while watching it. I giggled to myself through most of the film mostly because the script is well written and the film is well produced, but partly also because I’d lived some of those moments in my own life. For those of you who know me well, watch the film and you’ll know right away what I’m referring to! Hahaha
Even if you don’t know me well, you should still watch the film. I think most girls can take an assortment of personality traits and life histories from the characters in the film and see themselves in their own lives when they were at “that age.” Vague much? Yeah, I know. And this is exactly why you should watch the movie and see what I’m talking about. Even if (worst case scenario) you can’t relate to any of it, you’ll still have a few laughs!
Seriously, go watch it!! Year of the Carnivore opens in theatres Friday, June 18, 2010 (tomorrow).
Year of the Carnivore
- Year of the Carnivore — in theatres June 18, 2010
Sammy Smalls is a 21-year-old tomboy who works as a store detective, catching shoplifters for her boss who beats them up so they never re-offend. She is head over heels for scruffy musician Eugene Zaslavsky. He’s perfect for her, but doesn’t want to be in a relationship.
After a disastrous one-night stand, Eugene suggests they play the field to get more experience. Following his advice, Sammy hatches a plan catapulting her on a quest that takes her through her neighbours’ bedroom, the public swimming pool, and finally to blackmailing shoplifters into giving her sex lessons in the woods behind the supermarket.
“One of the funniest and most touching comedies about sex and maturity.” — Ramblings of a Film Geek
“Sook-Yin Lee’s characters are endearing and her sense of physical comedy is strong.” — The Toronto Star