The only redeeming quality about this film is that the soundtrack is the spiritual predecessor of The Lion King's perfect soundtrack as Lebo M and Hans Zimmer collaborated in both films -- focusing on African music and how to elevate cinema with it.
Looking back, I think (the powa of) one out of ten is a pretty harsh rating so maybe I'll watch this instead of reviewing it out of nowhere, but -- comme d'habitude -- don't count on it.
Dad only has 4 fingers on his left hand in the Letterboxd poster, what’s up with that? And the Criterion cover is amazing now that I’ve experienced this film.
This is The Florida Project for the New Yorkers, which I already compared that Sean Baker project with the Safdie Bros. Heaven Knows What, that I reviewed with a Shark Tale reference.
Which I’m going to do the same here: there is a character named Lenny…
I would sound like a broken record if I mention the exquisite animations, so I'll restrict myself to just the story.
Most of the runtime follows seemingly random events that didn't impress me at all, but because I was genuinely interested in the characters and the obstacles they face, I told myself to be patient. And it was worth it as the last 30 minutes tied it all together like a beautiful spider web and I was speechless at how…
Me: If I pull that science fiction stuff off your movie, will you die?
Nolan: It would be extremely painful…
Me: You're a big director.
Nolan: …for you.
The first 90 minutes was trash and contained everything I hate about Nolan (and it's appropriate now that I finished his filmography), and then it got better action-wise. The ending and the lasting message was alright, might watch this again.
