As usual, I went into this one blind. "Two friends quarelling" was all I knew, and good gravy was it interesting. First off the tone was very strange. At first I wasn't sure where the story was headed. It's a simple, grounded, and very very human story that doesn't try hard to make you stop and think, although I felt it was quite existential. Everyone played their parts perfectly, with true abysmal Irish cadence and gossip. I didn't expect as much humor in it, but it really made for a very special experience, especially when the movie starts to, how should I say, go in its own direction. I'm definitely going to be thinking about story elements of this movie for a long time. I would like to see Brandon Gleeson winning an Oscar for this. It really is a memorable performance, to say the least. I recommend it if you like a good old fashioned film with lots of undertones. Put away your phone, shut off the lights, light a candle and sit back. It's a good flick.
Review of The Banshees of Inisherin
