First Reformed

“Will God forgive us for what we're doing to his creation?“ First Reformed is a stunning film, beautiful, haunting, and deeply powerful. It balances hope and despair in such an honest way that it sticks with you. Every frame feels deliberate, full of detail and care, drawing you in without ever spelling things out. You’re given space to sit with it, take it in, and really feel the weight of it. In certain scenes, the camera closes in so tightly that the space itself feels claustrophobic, mirroring the internal pressure, hopelessness, and agony Toller feels and making it palpable. Because of that, even the quiet moments feel heavy and suffocating. Ethan Hawke is incredible he feels controlled but full of emotion. As the film goes on, you can feel him slowly unraveling. It all feels so relevant to the world right now, and the way it all unfolds is unforgettable. Easily one of the best films I’ve ever seen, and one I know I’ll come back to again and again.