The Blazing World

I like The Blazing World - a dark fantasy journey with some fine moments and some well crafted and composed visuals. The story for sure got some weak spots too, but anyway, this one I recommend to all those souls who like their dish sometimes served with unusual spices.

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 story is weird, and doesn't make much sense. The first half is too long, and the second half is too short. However, the ending doesn't make sense, and is very confusing. Overall, the film is slow, fragmented and confusing.

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.

SUNDANCE 2021 REVIEW -

Holy cow, this film was phenomenal. Caught it during the virtual Sundance screening and I am still in awe. This film was so wild and imaginative. It borders on horror and fantasy but brings the two together beautifully.

Carlson Young is already an amazing actor (and this film just proves that ten fold) but to see her directing skills? I cannot get enough. The way she has the audience view this film deserves a whole essay on its own.

I have many more thoughts but gotta rush to make the next screening.

Absolutely loved this film to pieces and it's symbology. I'm so excited to see who picks this one up because it deserves to be seen by a broader audience!