The Blazing World

Not sure what this film thought it was trying to portray. I sure as hell didn't get any sense of what this film was about. That isn't always a bad thing it's just this film annoyed because of it as felt for a first time directing that Carlson has some real directing talent. I'm sure some sort of message was meant to be portrayed, I just found the end feeling I was left with was frustrating. It was pleasing to the eye and some scenes were quite well done, the music was good too. I've no doubt that Carlson will be making some very good films in the future.

The Blazing World (2021) is a visual powerhouse of dark horrific fantasy that delivers a mediocre message on trauma and mental illness. That's not the say I don't hate the film; however, I find myself entertained.

The story made things clear, unlike the short, about where this might be going. The first half is great and the second half makes you fall off a cliff. The cinematography is still present but I think it's a bit weaker than the short was. Nothing was pushing the boundaries. The acting had some potential and I think there was just one over the top moment that had me questioning it. The score is lovely and I love love love the lighting in this film.

This is a film that has already divided audiences during the screening. Most of them virtually left the screening. I wanted to stay and see what was going to happen. It turns out I was just satisfied with half of the film, but a majority of its technical aspects really hooked me.

Amazon Prime graces me with the screening of many a turd of horror movies so let's see how this one is.

Oh wow what a nice house. Starts off with twins. Oh no not a cut finger, didn't see that coming. Oh no stupid twin drowns in pool! Smart twin sees......beckoning portal guy! Okay then skip ahead...about 6 to 8 years, smart twin is in college.

Daddy is a drunk and apparently dad abuses mommy. Girl returns home from school to visit because parents are selling their house. Girl goes and parties with friends and then they have a tarot card reading. And then what happens???? Hmmm.

Then really what happens next is not a lot. Really disappointing plot and dialogue and not much to either. 3/10.

THE BLAZING WORLD is the journey of one woman to reclaim her past and face her devastating depression from a childhood trauma, all presented as a dark fairy tale. Think Nicolas Winding Refn directing a script from David Lynch inspired by Lewis Carroll. First time filmmaker Carlson Young uses dazzling, darkly neon, and twisted visuals to tell this story, and her striking vision puts her great talent on full display. Dermot Mulroney impresses and Udo Kier is damn creepy. Crushing and gorgeous to watch with an utterly haunting score, the film is a mesmerizing, emotional experience you won't soon forget. Bravo Carlson Young!

Badly acted, awkward, obnoxious, terrible CGI, rips off Paths Labyrinth but gets nowhere close to it. Some stuff is great like the lighting on the scenes and some of the shots look really great, however its not worth watching because of this. I would say it was a great idea bad execution but i cant even say that if Young just rips off Guillermo del Toro.