I had the privilege of seeing this film’s premiere at Sundance 2025, and it was enough to bring me back to Letterboxd after a year-long hiatus.
This is, without question, the most powerful piece of journalism I have ever encountered. It’s rare for a film to not only evoke profound emotion but also leave an indelible impact on society and the world at large. This film redefined my understanding of what a feature can achieve.
Mstyslav Chernov’s unwavering dedication to…
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This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Gonna start by saying props to Ari Aster; as his first feature, from the first scene this movie oozes a deft manipulation of cinema. I find that movies with themes of family trauma can be a little stodgy or even dull, but how wrong I would be to attach that price tag here...
This film depicts grief in a soul wrenching yet fascinating manor that I've never even witnessed before. During the first half of the film I felt constantly…
