Kinda spoiler territory I guess? But I’m not gonna tag it because it’s mostly vague points.
It’s weird how I was associating this with country songs twice in my head? At first it was “What If It’s You” by Reba and then realizing the song most apt was actually “Old Flames” by Dolly.
I think the most beautiful extended metaphor in this was Nora talking about how she cried so much as a child and told Hae Sung she gave…
A single mom who does some blow
Who loves her kids and kills us all
With sharp claws and shiny black hair
She’s a cocaine bear
What a fun horror alien invasion flick. It’s a shame this couldn’t be enjoyed in a movie theater because I think this would have been fun! Especially all those noises and sounds on the speakers.
I yearn for the days this would have been made with glorious handmade squishy textures and puzzling on screen effects. The CGI isn’t bad in most places, but it also never feels quite lived in.
A rewatch that was a long time coming and so glad I did. Wonderfully gothic and moody. Captures its own essence in a bottle. If you’ve been thinking about giving this a rewatch (or seeing it for the first time), this is your sign!!
Reasons why Letterboxd should take this film more seriously:
- Ron Howard's best film. Can you think of something better? I can't.
- One of three Oscar noms Jim Carrey was robbed of.
- I'm sorry but the script is funny as hell and makes this trainwreck so pleasing.
- Utter madness on the screen.
- ORIGINAL SONG "WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS" SANG BY THE TALENTED FAITH HILL (and co written by the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey)
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