It’s a thrilling feminist piece even if it is the typical “girls can’t do x or y” and then the girl proceeds to do so. But the performances from Michelle Rodriguez and her fellow cast mates sell the world we see her in. Hectors arc is beautiful even if it never takes center stage
The only thing I can say is I never really felt the chemistry between Diana and her love interest. But it doesn’t take too much away from it for me.
This one is my introduction to Sean Baker and it did not disappoint. This story was just very human. It reminds me a lot of mumblecore cinema which always just feels very raw and real. At the end of the day it’s a film about someone just trying to get by and I think many of us can relate to that very well.
Very human and very realistic, but still leaves you with a sense of dread that the cycle will continue. And it leaves you wondering “was it all worth it” while still leaving just one spark of hope in the restaurant family.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
My review might be a little high, but I think the things I like just HEAVILY outweigh what I don’t. I found it a brilliant character piece about finding escape in nostalgic tv shows from childhood, and living your fullest life before you suffocate under the painful and unfulfilling life you may end up living. It looked amazing, sounded better, and left me emotionally wrecked.
The weird music performances went on way too long though.
