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This is a remarkable film. Already familiar with the story I wasn't interested in another rendition and took my time before sitting down to watch it. The first thing I noticed was the level of cinematography and careful planning of scene transitions. Anna delivers nuanced subtlety with a sledgehammer. She communicates the frustrations of what women deal with by simply laying it bare to witness. This is a brilliantly crafted drama that's been well though out, well scripted, well shot and very well acted. I am surprised I have seen more critical acclaim. I was often reminded of the Coen brothers 'No Country for Old Men', the pacing of the film and camera work felt easy but masterful. I would like to think this film is a reflection of those times. I expect this will do very well over the long haul. I hope Anna takes on another film. She did a flawless job with this one.

He's listed as producer so I can't let him off the hook entirely. This has the rough bits to be a much better movie but it's simply not pulled together. There were many times the writing itself or the plot twist minutia felt like it was scripted by two eight year old boys at a sleepover. It's that goofy. The actors are just good enough with just enough made for tv style action to barely keep you interested. The outline of the script is good but the exchanges are predictable, the filming is adequate but the editing and colorization work feels weak. It's a shame when this happens, all the people who toiled with good intentions, when in the end it's not able to be formed into a better than mediocre film.

S2 E6 'the fishes' was nearly unbearable, the cameo actors were brilliant and shed any previous character baggage to bring us excellent fresh performances. The episode cuts are necessary but in many instances this is a flowing narrative that's rich enough for cinema but impossible to shave down. With not a frame out of place and no tripped up weak writing I can't imagine this being any better. I thought season one was amazing, this season takes it to a whole other level. This series feels like a passion project with everyone on board, thanks so much to all involved for creating this. Brilliant.