Hamnet

Wow. I found myself in tears during multiple scenes. The acting across the board is remarkable, but Jesse Buckley is the standout—she captures the very essence of grief with a performance that feels raw and painfully human. Chloe Zhao’s direction is stellar, portraying the devastation of losing a family member with a quiet intensity. The chaos, the weight, and the emotional fallout all resonate deeply. Another that stood out to me was the scene with the twin. It elevates the film’s simmering emotional tension to an entirely new level. The cinematography is deliberate and thoughtful throughout, and the practical sets are impressively detailed—from the worn beams in the house that make it feel truly lived-in, to the carefully designed costumes that ground the period setting. Everything comes together with a natural authenticity that fully immerses you in the world of the film.