Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA disconnected teenage girl enters a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem.A disconnected teenage girl enters a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem.A disconnected teenage girl enters a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem.
- Prix
- 6 victoires et 11 nominations au total
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Good art is all about making people feel something. The emotions this film brings up are visceral. Evil is often a straw man set up by people with a philosophy to push, but "often" isn't the same as "always" and this film is a case in point if when there is no possible way to justify someone's behavior.
The film highlights how loneliness, social isolation, and the demands of modern life can cause havoc in young people's lives. This is a work of fiction that could have been inspired by a news story in any city or town in the U. S. It is a modern story in the classic Brothers Grimm style, without being sanitized by Disney animators. With standout acting and photography that is both beautiful and shows the banality of modern living, it is a cautionary tale that hits hard and makes you want to scream.
My only gripe is that the story turns a bit fast and kind of strains credulity. Grooming takes time. And the situation would've been much more believable with drugs, which so often help people dissociate and bury trauma. But overall, an excellent take on a tough story.
Acting and script are decent, characters are believeable, and the flow is solid. The main takeaway from this film is that Lea's mother, Sandra (Gretchen Mol) has her own busy interpersonal life and foesn't appear to take a serious interest in Lea. Her friends aren't mature enough for her, her boyfriend is a jerk, and Tom seems to be the answer to it all. The way the film presents the two of them feels organic and realistic.
Worth a watch!
Many of the scenes in this film are "fly on the wall" shots with no camera movement and it's like you're in the room. I applaud the director for that, it's a great way to convey tension and force the viewer to "be there". Scenes with the mom and boyfriend both do this. This technique also drives this placid kind of ethereal feel throughout.
Overall I liked this film, it just fails in the plot development part especially the last bits. It will annoy a lot of viewers and it did annoy me, but it's still worth a watch. The acting is pretty good for an indie too.
Really nice little indie coming of age film.
Peaceful and realistic slice of life kinda story.
I really liked it.
It was really nicely crafted.
I could understand motivations of every character.
There were some really nice family and frienship drama that i did relate in some levels.
But i can also see that this film will be very divisive.
There has been lot of conversations about age gap relationships in films lately.
But in this film that relationship is clearly supposed to be super uncomfortable and inappropriate.
And i mean super uncomfortable at so many momens.
Red flags were seen everywhere.
But i can really see that these kinda relationships are happening in real life.
Really well made film.
Nice looking.
Really naturalistic.
Mostly no soundtrack at all.
Nice performances.
I can see that Lily McInerney has bright future ahead.
She was really good in this.
Nice supporting performances too.
If this gets some really good studio to distribute it, i can really see it finding own audience.
I really hope so.
Or then it wil remain as little Sundance hidden gem.
I enjoyed my time watching this.
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- AnecdotesJamie Dack was inspired to expand her short film to a feature when the MeToo movement prompted her to reevaluate a relationship she had as a teenager.
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[Lea is being called out by her friends for dating an older man]
Jared: You don't have to answer that, Lea. We all know what you've been up to.
[Lea sits in silent disbelief]
Jared: Oh, come on. Don't gimme that confused look. We all know that you've been hanging out with the geriatric.
Amber: Jared, you asshole.
[to Lea]
Amber: Lea, I didn't mean to say anything. And they said that they would never repeat it. I promise, I'm sorry.
Darren: Lea, the man is a pervert.
Lea: No, he's not.
Jared: He's a pedophile.
[Lea is clearly upset]
Patrick: I don't blame him. I mean, we all know younger girls feel different.
Amber: Ew, Patrick.
[guys laugh]
Jared: You don't know what you're talking about.
Patrick: Yes, I do. I literally fucked that older lady.
[Lea gets increasingly annoyed at the graphic details]
Patrick: She was like in her forties, but she actually was kind of hot, to be honest.
Amber: Disgusting, Patrick.
Darren: No, you didn't.
Patrick: Yes I did.
Darren: No, you didn't.
Patrick: On that trip with my family to Mexico I told you about. I swear to God, bro. I'm not kidding, older women, they feel different. It's like, not as good. I think it like, it like... stretches out over time or something.
Jared: I'm too high for this.
Patrick: I'm just saying like, this guy's lucky.
- ConnexionsRemake of Palm Trees and Power Lines (2018)
- Bandes originalesKentucky Death
Written by Michael Ireland
Performed by Spirit Houses
Courtesy of Michael Ireland
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Détails
Box-office
- Brut – à l'échelle mondiale
- 424 $ US
- Durée
- 1h 50m(110 min)
- Couleur