Sentimental Value

"Why didn't you want to do the role? He wanted you to do it." I mean, where to begin? Truly sensational. Very intimate, emotional, and warm. It's built out of the everyday details that a lot of movies seem to rush past. The cinematography was beautiful and so intentional. The writing was unquestionably sharp, probably some of the best dialogue that I can remember. As we learn of the relationships as we progress through the film, every single moment seems to fall and fit into place. And the performances in this are genuinely some of the best performances I have seen. Renate Reinsve will definitely be in the conversation for best actress the way she plays such complexity with rawness and honesty, and I think Stellan Skarsgard has more than a decent chance of winning best supporting actor. Elle Fanning has a really nuanced performance and Inga Lilleaas has a very nice reservation in what she does, and by the late conversation between the sisters, we undersand why. While I know a Norwegian family drama is not going to be in everyone's wheelhouse in terms of what they look for in movies, I urge everyone to at least give it a shot. One of the best this year, with my favorite group of performances to date. 2025 Ranked