I love a film where you can feel darkness simmering right beneath the surface. Very similar to 'What Keeps You Alive' (which came along 2 years after this movie) 'Always Shine' has that in spades. From very early on in the film we are left with an uncomfortable feeling which only grows from there.
A lot of factors are used to create this but the most clever one I noticed was the camera framing. There are scenes where two people are talking and yet the camera is focused on the third person who is not a part of the conversation. Seeing the expressions of these two wonderful actresses worked a treat. The old trick, don't tell us - show us.
There is a twist in this movie that I found very confusing. I have spent the 24 hours since finishing the film trying to get my head around it and don't think I've entirely managed it. I believe I know the intention that was had with it, but I haven't been able to put all the pieces of the puzzle in place to make it work.
I enjoyed this movie. It's dark, smart, very well acted and leaves you thinking after the credits roll. I highly recommend this one. 7/10.
A lot of factors are used to create this but the most clever one I noticed was the camera framing. There are scenes where two people are talking and yet the camera is focused on the third person who is not a part of the conversation. Seeing the expressions of these two wonderful actresses worked a treat. The old trick, don't tell us - show us.
There is a twist in this movie that I found very confusing. I have spent the 24 hours since finishing the film trying to get my head around it and don't think I've entirely managed it. I believe I know the intention that was had with it, but I haven't been able to put all the pieces of the puzzle in place to make it work.
I enjoyed this movie. It's dark, smart, very well acted and leaves you thinking after the credits roll. I highly recommend this one. 7/10.