SEEN 3 SEPT
Rewatched this after the initial theatrical run and it holds up even better on a second viewing. Details in the background that I missed the first time around add so much to the world-building. The lead pair have genuine chemistry, which honestly saves a script that's fairly thin on plot. Comedy track involving the extended family is hit or miss — mostly hit, occasionally overstretched. Cinematography leans heavily on wide establishing shots that slow the pace but look gorgeous. By the end I wasn't thinking about the plot holes anymore, just enjoying the ride. Not a perfect film but a genuinely fun one.
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Theatre
Curious if you've seen the director's earlier work too.
I had a slightly different reaction but I see where you're coming from.
A rare one that respects the audience's intelligence.
Seen it twice now and picked up new details both times.
Hard disagree on the rating but I respect the write-up.
Some of the VFX was rough but the story carried it.
Second half could've been twenty minutes shorter, no?
The writing is sharper than people gave it credit for.
This aged really well, rewatched it last month.
The pacing in the first hour is genuinely excellent.
Might be the director's most confident film yet.
This is such an underrated one, glad you reviewed it.
Was not ready for that third act turn.
Took a while to get going but absolutely worth it.
Some of the VFX was rough but the story carried it.
Still thinking about the ending days later.
The cinematography deserved way more conversation than it got.
Fair review. The hype around it was doing a lot of work though.
Rewatch value on this is higher than I expected.
I had a slightly different reaction but I see where you're coming from.
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