❝I think there's too much talk about sins and not enough about virtues.❞
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It was a huge mistake to watch Calvary in the afternoon because tears just kept coming and I was in a weird mood for the rest of the day.
This satirical drama was so well-written and acted; Brendan Gleeson was undoubtedly perfect for the role of Father James. The film touched on themes of death, guilt, forgiveness, and the injustice and randomness of our world through the various people in the parish. As Father James interacted with and tried to help everyone, it was interesting to see how they evolved and eventually either made their peace with their decisions or wanted to change. I do wish we got to see more of his relationship with his daughter, because that scene with the two talking about his absence during her childhood was very short and it felt like she forgave him too quickly, especially since he kept trying to make excuses.
The camerawork was excellent all-round, but what I really loved were the establishing and wide shots of the stunning scenery. The colour grading was mostly great, although there were some scenes where everyone was Cullen pale, and the soundtrack was subdued but delicately beautiful; perfect for the film.
Calvary is absolutely a testament to good storytelling and use of atmosphere; in my opinion, it has one of Brendan Gleeson's best performances, and I think it's worth watching for that alone.
❝I think there's too much talk about sins and not enough about virtues.❞
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It was a huge mistake to watch Calvary in the afternoon because tears just kept coming and I was in a weird mood for the rest of the day.
This satirical drama was so well-written and acted; Brendan Gleeson was undoubtedly perfect for the role of Father James. The film touched on themes of death, guilt, forgiveness, and the injustice and randomness of our world through the various people in the parish. As Father James interacted with and tried to help everyone, it was interesting to see how they evolved and eventually either made their peace with their decisions or wanted to change. I do wish we got to see more of his relationship with his daughter, because that scene with the two talking about his absence during her childhood was very short and it felt like she forgave him too quickly, especially since he kept trying to make excuses.
The camerawork was excellent all-round, but what I really loved were the establishing and wide shots of the stunning scenery. The colour grading was mostly great, although there were some scenes where everyone was Cullen pale, and the soundtrack was subdued but delicately beautiful; perfect for the film.
Calvary is absolutely a testament to good storytelling and use of atmosphere; in my opinion, it has one of Brendan Gleeson's best performances, and I think it's worth watching for that alone.
