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Wow.  This is the first modern western american film. Talk about a breadcrumb trail?? Everything in this film adds up beautifully.  Let’s talk about the modern aspect first. COVID, BLM protests, sensitivity, and conspiracies. It’s all new and it’s happening to us in real time, so to see a movie about it is surreal. What do you mean I went through that too? No matter the reviews, it’s going to be controversial. But that’s good.  Eddington may feel like a step back for Ari Aster in regards to his film style and visuals, but in my perspective this just shows how Aster can take these views and make them reality. Aster has a knack for confrontation. As I watched this film, all I could think about was ‘This town ain’t big enough for the both of us.’  This movie is hilarious too, an excellent use of humor with the help of all the actors, especially Joaquin Phoenix. Controversial take: this is his best film yet.  On a final note, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the world premiere for this in Los Angeles at the Director’s guild of america. I met the cast and director, and you could tell they enjoyed this project.  Thank you A24. I love you A24.

the number one thing that caught my notice was that there was no event that was the climax point. while other horror movies usually have a moment that will worsen the supernatural’s appearance in the victim, this movie did not. it progressed slowly, and then seems to quicken out of now where if that makes sense.  another thing that was addressed immaculately was andy’s trauma. most horror films seem to neglect the fact that these characters have been through A LOT. this film does a great job at incorporating his trauma to his death, especially regarding how he acts as a brother.  this film gives you everything you need to understand about what's going on or what could be happening, simply through the dialogue and clues seen throughout the film. every little detail that a character says, or is shown doing, gives such satisfying bread crumbs to follow and makes you really appreciate the way this film ends and ties all loose ends. slow burn horror films are usually not my cup of tea, but wow.  despite the horrors that laura (the mother) puts everyone through, you can’t help but feel bad for her almost. she’s clearly going through a psychosis, especially regarding the fact that she too was put through the same thing by her husband. this film encapsulates grief, the feeling that you’d do anything to return to the way it was. a round of applause for the sound department. there were no unnecessary loud noises, in fact i don’t even remember a jump scare. the scares feel earned and visually appealing to watch.

one thing is for certain, this film is truly Wes Anderson. firstly i’d like to start by saying that the bucket of water, in the beginning and end, symbolizes that he was never truly not willing to let go of his wealth. the character development in this movie is utterly insane, and evolved nicely. easily, he represents a man who puts on a front, despite having weaknesses (his daughter). not to mention, it’s an absolutely stacked film. an unexpected cross over of actors. the use of religion in this film is beautiful. i don’t believe in god, and religion is a touchy subject to most, but this film has beautifully executed the use of religion (and not made it overbearing). they do not depict a stereotypical ‘heaven’. their heaven is a cult, where you are put on trial before you may truly rest. would i watch this movie again? perhaps not. but it remains one of the most beautiful films (cinematography and acting and sound) i’ve ever seen.