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The way this film is shot is stunning. Every frame is like a painting. It’s beautifully written and performed, although I can appreciate it won’t be for everybody.
Both Zendaya’s and Washington’s acting is so powerful and emotive, even the scenes of nothing but silence are full of tension and escalating pressure, I couldn’t remove my eyes from it. The writing is great, the conversations drenched in emotion and the true emotions of the arguments are presented artfully and accurately. Levinson’s direction is fantastic.
The music communicates the emotions of the characters so well. It’s not just backing noise, it’s the embodiment of the two characters and what they are going through and when the music stops we are left with these two people who we learn so much about in such a short period that we can tell exactly what they are thinking.
I love the setting. The house itself is beautiful, but the use of doorways, windows and mirrors to show the barriers between the two characters is superb. I’ve always been a fan of physical barriers showing the emotional ones between characters.
Admittedly I’ve been both of the characters in this film at times and can relate and empathise with them equally which is maybe why I enjoyed it as well as it allowing for some self reflection.
This film makes you want to feel something. At times you may think “this is just two people talking”. It is, but the subject matter and the pure emotion is riveting. The performances really drive the movie and I expected as much from two actors who’ve really come into their own.
An emotional dive into the fragility and intensity in a passionate relationship filled with insecurity, pain and powerful love. I highly recommend.
“I know when nothing is something.”
Rating: 9/10
Where to watch: @netflixuk
Runtime: 1h 45mins
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