Telluride 51, Film #4
A generally magnificent, powerful, harrowing, somewhat true* film about two boys in an abusive correctional school that's held back by a bold, innovative, well-intentioned but ultimately self-sabotaging stylistic choice.
The stylistic choice in question: the entire film is presented from a first-person POV. Yes, like fucking Hardcore Henry. Though as gimmicky as it sounds, it kind of worked for me in the early going, as a unique way of introducing Elwood as our main character. Because…
