lover of the bittersweet & introverted perspectives
dramaturg & champion of stories
I think this movie taught me that I could be interdisciplinary (art + sports + science) and that is what I am the chronically overworking multi-hyphenate creature I am today thank you Michelle Trachtenberg
the way the strategic mind games players use in tennis was used structurally in this movie was BRILLIANT
I know Gandalf says “YOu sHaLL NOT pASS” or whatever, but this movie passes the vibe check.
I enjoyed how this movie musical kept the intimacy and whimsy of the stage form in a screen format. Andrew Garfield continually blows me away, and his grounded quality really makes the hard moments hit harder and the joyful moments float. Nothing cinematically superb, but that wouldn’t have suited the story. Surprisingly enjoyed this a lot!