Causeway
Dir. Lila Neugebauer
Rating: 7/10
When you read the synopsis, you thought you knew where the film was heading. However, the film is a quiet and subdued take on everyday life where it seems like nothing is going on, but little did you know, it went deeper instead of farther. The film is very poignant to the point that it is almost as quiet, but when you discover the post-traumatic psychological struggle of each character, you will understand and reflect on them even more. Catharsis is found during the most tranquil and melancholic moments of the film.
Jennifer Lawrence gave one of the best performances of this year. Her poignant, expressiveness, and physicality showed in this film stood out. The dynamic resonance of film is entirely dependent on the performances of its lead actors. The chemistry between JLaw and Henry is off the charts; it felt like watching a real conversation.
Causeway may seem a little too weak or passive, restrained, or quiet, but the beauty of the film is that it wants you to discover the characters and resonate with them. Causeway is the kind of film that is about two broken people trying to collect their pieces back into their lives. Sometimes, all you need in life is someone to drink coffee with in the morning and smoke in the evening. Causeway may come off cliche during the first half, but the story is sincere and deeply moving, all thanks to their natural performances.
Causeway is a quiet, slow, and precise, but I enjoyed the character study as it is more meditative but not pressing.
When you read the synopsis, you thought you knew where the film was heading. However, the film is a quiet and subdued take on everyday life where it seems like nothing is going on, but little did you know, it went deeper instead of farther. The film is very poignant to the point that it is almost as quiet, but when you discover the post-traumatic psychological struggle of each character, you will understand and reflect on them even more. Catharsis is found during the most tranquil and melancholic moments of the film.
Jennifer Lawrence gave one of the best performances of this year. Her poignant, expressiveness, and physicality showed in this film stood out. The dynamic resonance of film is entirely dependent on the performances of its lead actors. The chemistry between JLaw and Henry is off the charts; it felt like watching a real conversation.
Causeway may seem a little too weak or passive, restrained, or quiet, but the beauty of the film is that it wants you to discover the characters and resonate with them. Causeway is the kind of film that is about two broken people trying to collect their pieces back into their lives. Sometimes, all you need in life is someone to drink coffee with in the morning and smoke in the evening. Causeway may come off cliche during the first half, but the story is sincere and deeply moving, all thanks to their natural performances.
Causeway is a quiet, slow, and precise, but I enjoyed the character study as it is more meditative but not pressing.