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Charming even in its most graphic moments, thanks to Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling's insane chemistry and dedication to their roles. Pillion is about the complexity of a submissive/ dominant relationship. The film succeeds when it focuses on family dynamics: Colin's (Melling) sweet and loving but stifling parents in contrast with Ray's (Skarsgård) extreme and wolf pack-like biker gang.

However, while the world building and rules are truly fascinating, the cutesy rom-com tone slowly clashes with our lead's changing and destructive emotions, particularly in the second half.

Sex comedies are a tricky genre, this one needed a stronger direction.

Frankenstein is a handsomely crafted movie that I wish leaned more into the horror genre, as it ultimately feels like a Disneyfied, old-fashioned Gothic tale with tonal shifts between romanticism and gore. But I really appreciated its restraint in CGI use.

Mia Goth shines as the moral compass of the story with her stoic and icy demeanor, while Jacob Elordi brings original poignancy and humanity to a character we've seen many times on screen. Mostly a highly watchable adaptation that would have thrived in theaters in the late 90s early 00s.

LFF#6 What a stunning cinematic masterpiece.

Joachim Trier is more than a director, he's a photographer of the soul. He effortlessly captures doubt, regret, and frustration on a moving face. This is a complex family drama that questions where we place sentimental value: in a home, friends, siblings, our past, or our present? How can art pave the way for forgiveness?

By creating a paradoxical and intimate world where the cast perfectly mirrors the character's backgrounds, Trier immerses us in a Freudian exploration of acting-both on a stage and in life.

The New Order song "World" appears briefly in a needle drop. We hear only a few notes in the film however the chorus resonates: "That's the price of love, can you feel it?"

Joachim Trier has made an absolute timeless classic.