It's April 2019 and this film came up on my list.. how did I miss this?
Amy did not disappoint- in fact all the acting was great, but it was Amy's movie hands down.
The film has been rated and analyzed very well by so many.. haters and lovers alike... but let me say this::: I was shocked that Madeleines character- big city art dealer, sophisticated etc. would jump thru hoops, and basically offer up her firstborn so to speak.. to want to sign an artist who paints such disgusting racist sexual images of black people -- and hates them, who has never even "seen one" and hates Jews too.. Shocked that she thought she'd actually sell these awful paintings in her Chicago gallery??? Every character has their problems and flaws in this film.. but this part was totally unbelievable. Not credible at all... As for the bigger picture this was Amy's breakout role and worth the watch just for that. But a painful study of family dynamics and hiddenness it is.. as people never say what they mean or show what they feel in this film - except for Amy's part.. heart on her sleeve. Great acting all around really, but if you like closure of any type, or a peek at backstory this is not your type of movie. Lots of plodding and angst without much reveal or payoff. But for many this is what a deep character study should look like though.. subtle and without a lot of answers, but lots to think about. Your call.
Amy did not disappoint- in fact all the acting was great, but it was Amy's movie hands down.
The film has been rated and analyzed very well by so many.. haters and lovers alike... but let me say this::: I was shocked that Madeleines character- big city art dealer, sophisticated etc. would jump thru hoops, and basically offer up her firstborn so to speak.. to want to sign an artist who paints such disgusting racist sexual images of black people -- and hates them, who has never even "seen one" and hates Jews too.. Shocked that she thought she'd actually sell these awful paintings in her Chicago gallery??? Every character has their problems and flaws in this film.. but this part was totally unbelievable. Not credible at all... As for the bigger picture this was Amy's breakout role and worth the watch just for that. But a painful study of family dynamics and hiddenness it is.. as people never say what they mean or show what they feel in this film - except for Amy's part.. heart on her sleeve. Great acting all around really, but if you like closure of any type, or a peek at backstory this is not your type of movie. Lots of plodding and angst without much reveal or payoff. But for many this is what a deep character study should look like though.. subtle and without a lot of answers, but lots to think about. Your call.