POSITIVES
Mysterious. Unsettling. Fascinating. Creepy. Suspenseful. Terrifying. This is that kind of movie that will keep you invested in wanting to see where it’s going, and at the same time might make you want to watch this while peeking through your fingers.
Stellar narrative that keeps you engaged with the provocative and disturbing plot. From the intercutting editing, the flickering lights, the camera’s perspective, the careful pacing that applies the necessary tension, the soundtrack & song choices, to specific scenes & sequences that really stand out in the overall story.
Fantastic cinematography, beautiful settings, striking visuals, unforgettable imagery. Some of the things I saw in this film will be ingrained in the back of my head.
Jessie Buckley is amazing as Harper, for really tapping into those emotions required from her character. Special shout out to the excellent Rory Kinnear, who is just able to do so much in this movie that he deserves a round of applause.
The important thematic commentary here was incredibly visualized in such a manner that only Writer/Director Alex Garland is capable of achieving.
NEGATIVES
Might be frustrating putting up with this movie’s need to be super obvious in what it’s trying to say, and it’s need to embrace not wanting to explain everything.
Needless to say, the theme and commentary might be quite triggering and off putting. Definitely not for everybody’s taste.
Can get kinda graphic, gory, bloody, grotesque, and nightmarish. Might not be to your liking.
How about male nudity? You good with male nudity? No? This may not be for you then.
That final sequence really goes for it. Maybe a little too much. A little? No, it really goes on far longer than it probably has to.
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