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- First reviewJune 19, 2011
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Really Beautiful
PostedJune 19, 2011
GIrlfilm
from Bethesda Md.
Although the beginning was confusing and long, it was beautiful cinematography, you had to hang in there for 15 minutes to even know if there was going to be a story. When the story began it was really the life of a family seen from one of the son's eyes. It was beautiful and dark and I sat feeling tense and on the edge of my seat about what was going to unfold. I think most people did NOT get what was going on. I am a psychotherapist so I knew something was happening in the family, my husband, who is a writer, completely did NOT get it. It is subtle, the sound was turned down, I actually had to strain to hear it, which I don't know if that was on purpose or just a mistake the theatre made. It was dreamlike and at times I felt like I was on drugs. Fully mesmerizing and very clever. Some people left after the beginning scenes and some during the story which had some religious back pinnings which might have made some uncomfortable. It was sophisticated and you really need to pay attention. I think some people are not smart enough to understand what can happen to a vulnerable child in a family with a tyrannical parent. It did seem real to me although dreamlike and painful.
I think Brad Pitt will be nominated for an Oscar and the woman was a wonderful unknown actress.
I think Brad Pitt will be nominated for an Oscar and the woman was a wonderful unknown actress.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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