“If only Ford brought this energy to the 2008 recession.”
That was the review I had drafted before even starting tonight’s rewatch. It was the perfect one liner to let all five of my friends know that while I enjoy this movie I also disapprove of evil billion dollar mega-conglomerates that fuck over taxpayers, consumers, and workers with virtually no consequences. This is somehow a really important distinction, and y’all would have no idea I felt that way if I…
A film that’s somewhat less than the sum of its parts because it is too preoccupied pandering to its own plot twist. Now to be fair, this is a pretty good plot twist. It’s telegraphed well and interwoven throughout the narrative believably. It comes at the perfect time for an off balance audience after 100 minutes of being slightly confused.
Unfortunately, character depth and motivations are largely sacrificed to create this thrilling resolution. Despite a spectacular ensemble cast there are basically 3…
Captivating and poignant wordless storytelling. Quietly beautiful, unlike my downstairs neighbor. Their visceral screaming woke me up at 5:30 am, and I watched Flow when I couldn’t sleep afterwards. I guess I’m grateful for that silver lining, this film is lovely. But also please god shut up.
Feel good, cathartic circular storytelling specially provided by the perfect amount of Jason Segel’s bare ass and dick.
