Incredible pacing and beautiful storytelling push this coming-of-age thriller out of any typical horror slump. Charming and unsettling. Carnal, sick. Lovely.
Still, I can’t help but feel that every casting decision was spectacular except for our two leads. Great performances, but I just don’t believe in the two of them.
Nice film. I don’t think much of it, but it’s good to watch a blockbuster and not think too much of sayang in terms of story and execution. Though I do wish they had more fun with the color grading — you’re already in a colorful, dreamlike setting; why not commit to it? Trying to ground it as realistic takes away the fantasy and joy of the film. Regardless, a cute watch :)
