The Umbrella Man

For me, The Umbrella Man is a movie focussing on a character who is in total denial of personal tragedy and loss. Because of this, he is willing to consider any form of distraction, leading him to an obsession of something completely unrelated. His struggle makes parts of the film a bit hard to watch. The character struggles and exhibits escalating, self-destructive behaviour. At first, the film only hints at the backstory. During the course of the film, we watch the character going to extremes and totally alienating himself from those who love him. It's a wild, unpredictable ride, with some tumultuous turns, as his life seems to be going downhill, and his grip on reality is questionable. A great watch, engaging and unpredictable. In the end, to me, it all comes together in a few simple words, uttered by Jackie Kennedy. What better way to end a journey!?