Don’t think I’ve had my head in my hands as much during a film.
Really enjoying my Scorsese spree so far.
De Niro is without a doubt one of my favourite actors of all time, cute and cuddly during one film, absolutely terrified of him during this one. THE man can do it all.
Also remembered during the final third that I watched this as a teen with my dad, and with my dad again tonight. He loves the dad revenge trope x
Frances Mcdormand is one incredible lady
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Interesting concept but could be better.
Irritating that he lives with his mam, who makes countless sacrifices, gets an education and does everything possible to provide for her children. While Ethan Hawke is a half arsed dad who disappears for years at a time, who is glorified while living his free, “musician” lifestyle for the majority of their younger years. Only the mams dissatisfaction with her life is shown, while all the moments with the dad are joyful and sentimental.…
