A Bold EA Bold Experiment That Doesn't Fully Succeed
Waxed Wonders is undeniably ambitious, and I respect it for taking creative risks. However, while it excels in visual storytelling, it falls short in narrative cohesion.
The film plays out like a series of beautifully composed vignettes, each one striking on its own but lacking a clear connection to the whole. The cinematography is breathtaking, with an emphasis on rich textures and moody lighting. Yet, despite the visual brilliance, I found myself craving a stronger emotional core.
One of the film's most talked-about sequences-a slow-motion shot of wax melting over a time-lapse-perfectly encapsulates the director's approach: poetic, hypnotic, but ultimately distant. While visually arresting, I kept asking myself, "What does this moment truly add to the character's journey?"
I do appreciate the film's boldness. It's not often that a film dares to be this abstract in its storytelling. The production design is flawless, and the use of practical effects deserves praise. But by the end, I was left with more questions than answers, and not in a way that felt satisfying.
This is a film that will divide audiences. Some will see it as a masterpiece of visual poetry, while others will find it frustratingly elusive. I fall somewhere in the middle-I admire its ambition but feel that it didn't fully succeed in creating a cohesive, emotionally compelling experience.
The film plays out like a series of beautifully composed vignettes, each one striking on its own but lacking a clear connection to the whole. The cinematography is breathtaking, with an emphasis on rich textures and moody lighting. Yet, despite the visual brilliance, I found myself craving a stronger emotional core.
One of the film's most talked-about sequences-a slow-motion shot of wax melting over a time-lapse-perfectly encapsulates the director's approach: poetic, hypnotic, but ultimately distant. While visually arresting, I kept asking myself, "What does this moment truly add to the character's journey?"
I do appreciate the film's boldness. It's not often that a film dares to be this abstract in its storytelling. The production design is flawless, and the use of practical effects deserves praise. But by the end, I was left with more questions than answers, and not in a way that felt satisfying.
This is a film that will divide audiences. Some will see it as a masterpiece of visual poetry, while others will find it frustratingly elusive. I fall somewhere in the middle-I admire its ambition but feel that it didn't fully succeed in creating a cohesive, emotionally compelling experience.
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- 31 mar 2025