The visual language here is perfect for Gray. I can see why some might find it to be too much, but I think it still fits for Gray’s want throughout his career to have us involved in his stories as much as possible. In fact, one thing I wish they leaned more into was the sound design. Not that they try to include specific sound cues and ambience per usual, as you always should with one of his works. But Monster in a Box was so much better at not taking itself too seriously (with grimmer material to work with), while also helping you be in his world sonically as well.
Gray’s dive into alternative medicine isn’t his most stimulating monologue, but that isn’t saying a lot compared to everything else that’s come before. His words are still compelling and that voice continues be both chipper and weary, as if he carries the world’s weight and it was too much for him like most people. Unfortunately, it seemed like it was. The film is bittersweet for that alone.
The visual language here is perfect for Gray. I can see why some might find it to be too much, but I think it still fits for Gray’s want throughout his career to have us involved in his stories as much as possible. In fact, one thing I wish they leaned more into was the sound design. Not that they try to include specific sound cues and ambience per usual, as you always should with one of his works. But Monster in a Box was so much better at not taking itself too seriously (with grimmer material to work with), while also helping you be in his world sonically as well.
Gray’s dive into alternative medicine isn’t his most stimulating monologue, but that isn’t saying a lot compared to everything else that’s come before. His words are still compelling and that voice continues be both chipper and weary, as if he carries the world’s weight and it was too much for him like most people. Unfortunately, it seemed like it was. The film is bittersweet for that alone.
