The Sadness (2021)
The Sadness is certainly topical. Indeed, a Taiwanese film about a virus causing havoc might strike some as "Too soon, Taiwan, too soon." But they did it. Taste and decorum don't matter. The best time for 'thoughts and prayers' isn't after a high school shooting. It's never. Making a film about Covid sorry 'Alvin Virus' is only wrong if they do it badly. So, did they? The film does a lovely job of introducing our main characters, the carefree Jim and his more goal orientated girlfriend, Kat. They wake up together, sleepily affectionate (though far more groomed than anyone waking up from a genuine sleep has any right to be.) Treasure these moments, guys! The next few hours will be rather tough on Jim and Kat Blissful harmony does not last. They bicker about Jim's failure to remember a holiday Kat had scheduled for them. All the time, we're aware of warnings about the spread of 'Alvin Virus' - harmless enough just now but ...