Groundbreaking
I definitely have to let this one sit with me for a little, so my rating may slightly move around this week.
I'll just be honest. There are no words to describe the immensity of Ari Aster's scope in Beau Is Afraid. The only way I can describe at the moment is this: It's as if Aster had a dream, woke up, somehow remembered it all, and again somehow, made it into a movie.
This was a lot for a Tuesday, but the 45 minute drive and $25 seating was totally worth it. Even with almost having a panic attack trying to find parking. Worth it.
Also, there's one scene (that's really more of an act) that when it ended, I had to pick my jaw up off the popcorn tattered floor. Not only because of what it meant for the film, but what it will mean for cinema and its future. Without giving spoilers, I'll say that it perfectly blends realities of animation, stop motion, and much more, into a truly extraordinary moment.
I'll just be honest. There are no words to describe the immensity of Ari Aster's scope in Beau Is Afraid. The only way I can describe at the moment is this: It's as if Aster had a dream, woke up, somehow remembered it all, and again somehow, made it into a movie.
This was a lot for a Tuesday, but the 45 minute drive and $25 seating was totally worth it. Even with almost having a panic attack trying to find parking. Worth it.
Also, there's one scene (that's really more of an act) that when it ended, I had to pick my jaw up off the popcorn tattered floor. Not only because of what it meant for the film, but what it will mean for cinema and its future. Without giving spoilers, I'll say that it perfectly blends realities of animation, stop motion, and much more, into a truly extraordinary moment.
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- Apr 18, 2023