Anora is a lot.
It’s a movie that redeems itself with a brilliant ending. I think I understand what Sean Baker is trying to achieve, luring us into a fairy tale-like beginning, only to unravel the narrative into something infuriating and painful to watch. By the end, we’re left with shards and broken bones, while the oligarchs fly off scot free.
It’s a fascinating way to illustrate the impact of an oblivious and spoiled upper class on the lives of…
Beautiful and restrained, but incredibly life affirming and positive. I loved seeing the mystery of Hirayama unfold. And although very little gets uncovered everything is said. A guaranteed rewatch for me.
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In the misery there’s love and violence. This movie is a masterclass in implied storytelling. Nothing is shown, everything is understood.
If Amarcord and Fish Tank had a love child this would be it. It’s an absolute must watch for anyone who wants to see brilliant acting by a 10 year old child or by anyone who simply loves film.
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I had serious doubts about this. I didn’t watch Alive and generally speaking I tend to avoid movies that are about suffering. But boy was I wrong. This movie is not at all about suffering. It’s joyful, it’s about survival but also teamwork and the will to live. There’s a scene where they’re all in the plane taking turns making playful rhymes about their situation. This was probably the most memorable scene of the whole movie for me. There was…
