Wanted to like this more than I did. Wildly intoxicating in its portrayal of absurd wealth and features great performances from all involved. Couldn't help but feel disappointed in the revelation of Oliver's core motivation being inheriting the estate, along with a lazy montage showing how he masterminded each detail from the very beginning. Built up a lot of intrigue regarding Oliver's motivations and fails to deliver when it turns into a whodunnit story.
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Miss Violence 2013
Undoubtedly one of, if not, THE most fucked up premises I've seen in a film. A gut-wrenching watch.
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Brigsby Bear 2017
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Somewhat messy film that takes an almost unnerving tone given the subject matter. Much of it comes across like a teen-comedy but eventually concludes with something to say about the nature of addressing and healing from trauma. It genuinely seems like James' abduction and life thereafter is a positive experience for him, obviously by design, so through all of the film I was pondering the impact an event like this would have on someone and whether James' response is normal.…
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