In some ways this movie prompts me to consider piecing together something of an essay, with consideration to my review, the narrative leaning quite heavily on that, in addition to the movie wanting itself to be one of those study pieces, in some way or another, while not giving us a great deal to think through either.
First and foremost the acting is really good, and drew me in to the characters far more than anything else did. A worthy Oscar was awarded here for best actor, however it's a shame the movie itself is otherwise quite lacking. I did love the 4:3 ratio, and the set design too, but realism went arry somewhat when we were exposed to the unclothed fatsuit, it reminding me somewhat of Jaws' effort to present an unconvincing shark. I just didn't find it convincing when it wad unclothed. Why that should matter, I don't know, but it distracted me more than it should have I suppose.
In any case, watch this for some great acting. I wondered if it was previously a stage play, on account of it being in a single environment. Might be good to see on stage if it was. Something a little lacking in the story though. Doesn't go especially deep. Maybe I missed something.
First and foremost the acting is really good, and drew me in to the characters far more than anything else did. A worthy Oscar was awarded here for best actor, however it's a shame the movie itself is otherwise quite lacking. I did love the 4:3 ratio, and the set design too, but realism went arry somewhat when we were exposed to the unclothed fatsuit, it reminding me somewhat of Jaws' effort to present an unconvincing shark. I just didn't find it convincing when it wad unclothed. Why that should matter, I don't know, but it distracted me more than it should have I suppose.
In any case, watch this for some great acting. I wondered if it was previously a stage play, on account of it being in a single environment. Might be good to see on stage if it was. Something a little lacking in the story though. Doesn't go especially deep. Maybe I missed something.
