Seismic. Never really loosens its grip or pace, which is both good and to its slight detriment. One thing about Villeneuve is he never treats these performances as anything less than crucial, even when they’re still not really the point. The ornate imagery could do all the heavy lifting, instead they only really sing thanks to the actors grounding them without overwhelming the texture and tone.
Some interesting facets here - the black & white sequences and its depiction of fascism…