The Lighthouse

Given how long it’s been, god damn does this fucking suck you in.  I’ve mentioned in my various previous reviews of the film most of what there is to say about it... so I’m gonna completely ignore them and write whatever.  The first thing I want to mention is the sound design, which is so above and beyond amazing, sucking you in with every foghorn, every splash, every thunderclap, and, yes, every fart. This of course extends to the score, which quite heavily invokes The Shining in its ambience and aims to unsettle the audience rather than induce scares like in most horror.  The performances are godlike. Nothing more to say there.  The cinematography is godlike. Nothing more to say there.  The production design is godlike. Nothing more to say there.  The writing is godlike. Nothing more to say there.  The thematic density is godlike. Much more exists to say, but I’d rather save that for a fucking thesis.  So uhh, yeah it’s a functionally perfect film. If you can handle a more mature or disturbing film, watch it ASAP.  TL;DR - Two bros, chillin in a lighthouse, 5 feet apart cause they’re not gay