Incredible. Probably one of the only true 'anti-war' films I've seen without it accidentally glorifying the perceived heroism of war. I really appreciated that. It makes it all the more apparent that it's based on the director's own experiences, too.
I was so taken aback by Aleksei Kravchenko's performance--in my opinion, his expressions of trauma and harrowing dread were the most intense parts of the whole film. I don't think I've ever seen such convincing expressions of terror or the…
A friend told me that Timothée Chalamet completely nailed the role of Bob Dylan in this film, which made me hopeful but skeptical. I had only been exposed to him playing "pretty boys"--but I was happy to be proven wrong here. I oftentimes forgot that I _wasn't_ watching Bobby himself in some parts of the film.
I think this film will be most impactful to those who lived through the peak of Bob Dylan's influence in real time. His influence…
I enjoyed it, but I shouldn't have seen it at the cinema so late because I felt myself falling asleep at some parts. I definitely want to see more dynamics like this in film, and especially mainstream film--more exploration of sexuality and struggles for independence from more mature-aged women in general.
I did find it hard to get behind the concept of cheating on a character played by Antonio Banderas, but that's a me problem. INXS playing to Nicole Kidman getting railed felt like a win for the Aussies.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
After watching Trainspotting as a teenager, I'd been meaning to watch this too, and after over 10 years I finally have.
This movie triggered me a little due to my previous working role in mental health support, but I think that's a testament to how great this film is. I'm glad it chose to take several routes of exploring substance abuse with both illegal and legal substances, and several different ways that it can destroy someone's life. Watching Marianne undergo…
