If you zoom out on this one and consider the way this movie would find itself in a discussion with a movie like Uncle Boonmee, you might see this isn't even relatively great; it's legitimately great. The synthesis of mysticism and all things of its ilk into the world and humans creates an otherworldly place. There is almost no connective tissue between story beats. However, instead of feeling disjointed, it lends itself to a more chaotic world of black magic with a constant bombardment of the otherworldly.
In addition to its similarities to Uncle Boonmee in terms of nature, it also shares a patience in some of its storytelling. We get an extended scene of a woman learning from a witch through mimicking. But it is not quickly cut and instead lets us stay with the two as their lessons unfold.
I'm totally in love with all the effects in here. Both practical and technological. This is the type of movie that, as of late, has made me start thinking about how I would make a movie here. This movie has a driving passion that goes beyond the norm. It's a special gem I'm grateful for finding thanks to my good friend, Dave.
If you zoom out on this one and consider the way this movie would find itself in a discussion with a movie like Uncle Boonmee, you might see this isn't even relatively great; it's legitimately great. The synthesis of mysticism and all things of its ilk into the world and humans creates an otherworldly place. There is almost no connective tissue between story beats. However, instead of feeling disjointed, it lends itself to a more chaotic world of black magic with a constant bombardment of the otherworldly.
In addition to its similarities to Uncle Boonmee in terms of nature, it also shares a patience in some of its storytelling. We get an extended scene of a woman learning from a witch through mimicking. But it is not quickly cut and instead lets us stay with the two as their lessons unfold.
I'm totally in love with all the effects in here. Both practical and technological. This is the type of movie that, as of late, has made me start thinking about how I would make a movie here. This movie has a driving passion that goes beyond the norm. It's a special gem I'm grateful for finding thanks to my good friend, Dave.