The Sand Pebbles

I should’ve probably sat with my feelings for a bit longer before writing this, but I am sure I will find my way. After speed-running through Steve McQueen’s filmography, The Sand Pebbles was a beautiful, heart-breaking surprise. Again, another stellar, moving performance from McQueen. An amazing cast. An emotional screenplay. I can’t even find the words to describe the score, but it was perfect, to put it plainly. This movie was an intimidating watch at a runtime of over three hours, but it was worth every bleak but breath-taking moment. I am not one for epics or war flicks, and I don’t have much experience under my belt, in that regard, but I am willing to bet that this film bends the genre, challenges all rules. I cried three times, averaging once per hour, and now I am numb.