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This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
beautifully lit from start to finish and wonderful use of shadows. a welcome breath of fresh air from terribly lit nighttime scenes that have become so common in film and tv. it builds a creeping feeling of suspense and unease in a deliciously gothic way. fantastic performances from all, i was hesitant of rose-depp initially and there were a few moments i think didn't hit the mark for me but overall a brilliantly committed portrayal. however… in the most serious non…
Absolutely fantastic piece from Guillermo Del Toro with stellar performances from all involved. A well fleshed out narrative aided by stunning cinematography and enough tension to leave you hanging on the characters every word. A dark, mystical and endlessly intriguing take on just how easy the American Dream can come together and fall apart amidst the backdrop of The Great Depression. I’ll think about that ending for a long time.