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cried multiple times throughout the whole thing. this movie is so, SO much more moving than i ever could’ve imagined it being, in performances and visuals alike. <PERSON> is giving the most emotional performance i’ve seen out of her, let alone anyone this year. loved so much about this movie and have not been able to stop thinking about it.
even with all of this, no matter how much it struck me; i felt disappointed and cheated. 883
there were so many opportunities wasted, so many shortcuts taken, so many things i did not like about reoccurring choices (cgi animals specifically). i was often so immersed, incapable of looking away, just to be quickly taken out by little details i could not get over.
i have, always, let the emotional state a movie leaves me in override any issues i have with it. i think this one is one i was not able to completely separate myself from, which is both frustrating and exciting for me.
i am extremely glad this got made at the end of the day. love you eggers. keep doing ya thing baby smurf. 583