This film is so far outside the box, that it's not even of this planet. Truly unique. The fact that this won the Palme d'Or, makes me even more hyped to watch the other films who were in competition at Cannes.
It goes without saying that the actors are remarkable. The cinematography was jawdropping and combined with the production design, made for a masterful visual story. It may look like style over substance, but that's not the case at all.…
For a slow burn period piece, this movie flies by like a high-speed train. And that's coming from someone who normally shies away from these period pieces.
Every frame is a painting and designed to be stared at in awe. All the performances feel perfectly calculated, yet authentic and real. Not one moment is waisted and every scene needs to be there, which results in an immaculately paced movie. It's a totally immersive experience and a story that never lost…
