32/20
#39; set itself up really well
Line of Events
A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires and grudges.. Throughout the movie there's background music that is Variations on the Second Movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony Explained (2024). Coppelia: Act I: Waltz Written by Léo DelibesPerformed by the Slovenian Symphony Orchestra (as the Slovak Radio Orchestra) and Andrew MogreliaCourtesy of Naxos of AmericaBy arrangement with HD Music Now Inc.
At this point I thought I was in for something truly special
We meet some characters and learn they have some behind-the-scenes drama going on. Then we are introduced to an interesting mechanism that is going to drive the remainder of the film. What I hadn't realized was that there were some problems that were going to hamper the film.
I don't want to get into details because that would spoil the premise of the film
But anyone watching this film will know pretty quickly what I'm talking about in terms of confusion. I will say that while the middle of the film is very confusing, it does clear itself and become a bit more coherent towards the end. You still need to have your wits about you at all times though, that is for sure.The other problems lie with the characters.
I really feel like the movie could have easily cut 2-3 of the characters and nothing would have been lost
There are two many of them and they are very toxic people that it is hard to care about and get onside with. And as far as making them toxic, I understand that leads to more juicy drama, but sacrificing likability is a big thing.All negatives aside, there is some really good stuff here. If you can stay on top of the story and follow along with all the story/character arcs, you are probably going to have a really good time, because it has some nice tricks up its sleeve at the end in that regard.
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It was an ambitious undertaking to make a film this complicated work, and all in all they did a pretty good job. 6/10.. The final season of "What We Do in the Shadows" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
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