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So glad they made a movie about Lydia Tár's mentor and inspiration! Finally, a cinematic universe I can get behind.
OK, silly jokes aside, I actually loved this film so much. It's beautiful on so many levels, it’s memorable, it’s sincere, it's emotional, the music is stunning, the performances are outstanding, it leaves you on a high and it gives you some food for thought. I knew I would enjoy this, but…
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—You think you're so great because you have boats!
I'm choosing to believe Napoleon actually said this.
The story of the Andes flight disaster is one of the most insane, true stories of survival out there, and J. A. Bayona absolutely nails how brutal and difficult this situation was. The actors are up to the task, and watching all of this unfold takes a toll on you emotionally. Is the long runtime warranted? Debatable. Is there anything particularly new and mind-blowing about the filmmaking? Not particularly. But Society of the Snow achieves what it aims for, and it is a gripping viewing experience that will make you want to avoid flying anywhere, any time soon.
This is a very strange movie. In theory, it's something I should love: a fantastic trio of actors in Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White, a low-key sci-fi premise, a dramatic, human core... But something about this movie just feels anemic. It has a great concept and some great ideas, but it just doesn't go anywhere truly special with all of this - it's safe, cute, and fairly predictable. Plus the fingernail pulling is simultaneously disgusting and not impactful enough. The ending does work though, and in general it's the third act that finally lands emotionally.
And just like that I suddenly remember why I used to be genuinely excited about the MCU... Cried 3 times.
