This definitely had everything How the West was Won did not
Above all a sense of danger and experimentation
A dynamic camera that created a better sense of space
And howling wind sounds throughout that just felt more real
It also has an iconic theme song and guitar work on the soundtrack
It just proves why spaghetti westerns are better
And that ending!
The good guy won but it was the way in which he won
Not much to complain about w this movie
Fun fast paced original story
Some killer needle drops
Some absolutely insanely edited action sequences that put the tennis ball through the screen
And also some pretty good acting
Like I don’t think this would have been as good with extra famous people
I didn’t like the ending the first time I watched it but I think I get it now … it’s about the love of the game and the spirit of competition (in many forms) staying alive in all the characters and I think that’s beautiful
So good in so many ways
It was modern in its camerawork and the way it brought in found footage and audio
But also a good period piece with excellent feel
And it was a fantastic story
Everyone got what they deserved in the end and the flow was really really nice
It didn’t feel too long
The first and second half felt like 2 different movies
The first exhilarating, hopeful
The second darker, more impactful
The aura was just exuding from the screen
Has to be best picture
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
This was good but not great.
Margaret and Christopher do a good job in what is essentially a two person show.
Like they fully embody these characters in what is really a twisted premise.
Margaret especially is a revelation like I’ve not seen her go to these lengths quite before.
Still, I think the plot development is kinda thin. Like the lack of characters ultimately works against the movie.
That makes the ending seem like a bit of an anti-climax like “ok…..really?”
A little disappointed. Def worth watching tho.
