By CARSON POLK, Student Reporter
“6 Years” is a film different than others in which someone watching might not know until after. The film, which was directed by Hannah Fidell, is unscripted.
The director put the actors into the scenes and let them act how they felt they should.
“6 Years” stars Taissa Farmiga and Ben Rosenfield. They act as Mel Clark and Dan Mercer.
Clark and Mercer are two people in a 6-year relationship that is going downhill. As someone who does not like movies or romance, this movie is different. The acting is one of the best parts, as it is obvious the actors can act through passionate scenes.
It is obvious something is different from “6 Years.” As the scenes are being acted out, the characters often interrupt each other. I believe this gives the movie a more realistic feel.
When watching it, it feels like the audience might forget it is not a couple fighting while being watched through a camera.
My favorite parts about this film are the realistic scenarios. In the beginning, Clark pushes Mercer, and he has a head wound because of it. At the hospital, he lies to cover her violent act up.
A friend later points out that, if it was the other way around, it would be labeled domestic violence. Later on, the viewer can see how this scene impacts the rest with how Clark interacts with Mercer.
My least favorite parts of the film are the sexual acts. “6 Years” is not a movie for anyone underage, as it graphically shows porn and sex.
With all the drama and sex, it is just a film about a couple that has been together for 6 years. There is cheating, pornography, violence, miscommunication and friendships, all of which contribute to the ending of their relationship.
While I enjoyed it and would recommend it, the rating out of 5 stars is 3. I rated it this because the acting is good and the plot is too, but the only thing special about it is the unscripted aspect.