Trgic and absolutely well done movie. I really enjoyed the one setting location and the way the film was drafted and directed. It is really a though proviking drama. Sometimes maybe a bit too cartoonish and too cliched but you can easily forgive this if you look at the complete essence of the film.
There is no doubt that Brendan Fraser gives one of the best performances of the year and probbly the best of his career. It is the best example of a come back performance. Welcome back Mr. Fraser. I just wished Hollywood hadnt ignored your great talent the past years!
He nailed the role, he got my emotional captivted for the whole time and I just hoped all the time he would get the redemption his character deserves.
Hong Chau was fantastic as well. She really stood out even in scenes with Fraser she was able to own the screen and that is something to really point out, given how amazing Fraser was. I liked how natural she was and that she created a real character out of this.
The weakest link was unfortunately Sadie Sink. As great as she was on Stranger Things, as disappointing she was here. I dont think she understood her character's depth and played it like a spoiled brat. Which it was. But Sink didnt allow us to look beneath the surface and thats a shame. I also think thats where Darren Aronofsky failed a bit in his direction. As great as he developed Fraser and Chau, it seemed he did not care for his other supporting characters that much. Especially Sink. But also Samantha Morton was sometimes overacting and cringy.
Ty Simpkins was fine, I think he was the only one who could break out of his stereotype.
The score was great, the screenplay was great and the message was great. I did love the ending, not all of it, but the way it ended was just killing me. Great job. Great movie. A must see.
There is no doubt that Brendan Fraser gives one of the best performances of the year and probbly the best of his career. It is the best example of a come back performance. Welcome back Mr. Fraser. I just wished Hollywood hadnt ignored your great talent the past years!
He nailed the role, he got my emotional captivted for the whole time and I just hoped all the time he would get the redemption his character deserves.
Hong Chau was fantastic as well. She really stood out even in scenes with Fraser she was able to own the screen and that is something to really point out, given how amazing Fraser was. I liked how natural she was and that she created a real character out of this.
The weakest link was unfortunately Sadie Sink. As great as she was on Stranger Things, as disappointing she was here. I dont think she understood her character's depth and played it like a spoiled brat. Which it was. But Sink didnt allow us to look beneath the surface and thats a shame. I also think thats where Darren Aronofsky failed a bit in his direction. As great as he developed Fraser and Chau, it seemed he did not care for his other supporting characters that much. Especially Sink. But also Samantha Morton was sometimes overacting and cringy.
Ty Simpkins was fine, I think he was the only one who could break out of his stereotype.
The score was great, the screenplay was great and the message was great. I did love the ending, not all of it, but the way it ended was just killing me. Great job. Great movie. A must see.