The <PERSON>
it’s an amazing feeling when the high expectations you have for a film are met and exceeded.
it has been a long time since a film has hit me this hard emotionally. <PERSON> deserves every bit of praise he’s been getting… it’s amazing to see his career revived so perfectly. i can’t see anyone else topping his performance this year. i’m so happy that he got to showcase his talent in such an impeccably written film like this.
<PERSON> and <PERSON> gave such memorable performances that was elevated but also owed to by an equally talented writer.
<PERSON> briefly spoke about the process of writing this movie at my screening, and for his first screenwriting job on a film, it is insanely good. he’s really piqued my interest in seeing what else he does in the future, because he’s already left such an impact on me with this solid screenplay.
finally, it was also so exciting to see <PERSON> at my screening too. 529
seeing one of my favourite filmmakers up close was so special! i especially admired him talking about the process of choosing <PERSON> for the film. however, most of all, i love how different yet similar this film feels in comparison to his others. it’s the perfect balance of his typical intense style and a newfound tenderness and differing exploration of fragility. the whale felt like the perfect way for him to showcase his trademark ideas, all whilst introducing new depths he hasn’t touched upon before. once again, he’s proven how he’s one of the best directors from the 21st century. 594