Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
When I initially saw the trailer for this film I was worried it would fall within the category of white saviour films. I am glad to have been pleasantly surprised with both the film and the dedication and care that took into making the film. Knowing that the Osage tribe had involvements both on screen and behind the scenes is an example of when telling these stories, those affected can be apart of it. That is why I believe this…
Whilst this film is done well on a technical level and with the actors giving stand out performances, the story of Oppenheimer and his journey of guilt just felt completely flat. The movie does a poor job of characterisation because it’s 3hrs of him ‘feeling bad’ which just feels like it leaves room for him to be exonerated. He should feel bad, however the direction taken with him just felt lazy and basic. Not only was this film Marketed to…