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Stylistically and conceptually, this film is objectively very well done but it's a bit too light on character for me to truly connect to it. Everyone here is delivering a great performance in their roles as thinly drawn archetypes, serving the movie's greater themes, rather than feeling like living breathing people. I just wish they were all more fleshed out, as the last scene (after the credits) was the only sequence that emotionally resonated with me. That…
The most realistic onscreen depiction I’ve seen of the consequences that arise when perfectionist brothers are raised by a narcissistic father. (Don’t ask how I know.)
Now we can confidently say that Denis Villeneuve has adapted the seemingly unadaptable.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a while. It is also an incredible deconstruction of the dangers of charismatic leaders, as well as a brilliant allegory for how western countries have twisted religion and used superstition/propaganda to manipulate the Middle East/South Asia/Africa throughout history in order to seize political power and wealth through the control of natural resources.
The most Soderberg-esque Fincher movie (except it’s also a seemingly personal character study, possibly about David Fincher himself in a super meta way). The film also contains one of the best and most visceral (thanks in part to the sound design) fight scenes I’ve seen in quite some time.
However, just like its titular anti-hero, the movie isn’t perfect. Specifically because it’s supporting characters aren’t nearly as interesting…
