Todd Solondz painted a masterpiece of estranged vignettes; cultivating a rude awakening in the light of what it means to be “happy”.
In a world where it seems like everyone has it figured out and is working towards their dreams…
—glass shatters—
But, not in this world // we follow multiple characters that embody a type of disconnect with their respective hardships. From finding love to touching someone to feeling wanted and appreciated. There is abandonment in the sullied and…
How long was I asleep for?
The movie.
Am I hater? a bit 😂 were there some moments I appreciated? of course. Basically, I felt it didn’t have clear direction, which, if it’s intentional to be all over the place - it can work. The film’s logic and execution become heavily radioactive as the plot progresses. In more ways it feels campy as a result from the scoring and script, to the directing and the performances. Frankly, it feels dated,…
This movie's not only raising stakes, it's raising horses and chickens and snakes.
So many interpretations of the what the origin of evil could be and I'll be constantly thinking about it. hats off to the director for making the choices he did!
One of the most organic 😉 and breathtaking films, wouldn't have expected anything less from the directors behind 'Swiss Army Man'.
speechless.
William James. iykyk
