This is for class 2/20/24 WOAH. I know this movie is nominated and is supposed to do very well at the Oscars this year so I had to give it a try. This movie I really really liked. And for many reasons I shall explain. First off what stuck out to me was the camera quality, as the grainy texture of the screen and the bland, early 70s colors really immersed you in the environment that is Barton and the surrounding city. When I was halfway through, I went upstairs to get a snack and I told my dad, who had already seen it, that I felt I had just left another world. The character of Mr. Hunham and the awesome development of his relationship with Angus kept me locked into this movie. It was so cozy! The christmas scenes were super nostalgic and to me almost felt like holiday memories I didn't know I even had. The school and the rooms somehow made me feel like I was there, and I could almost smell the surroundings of the characters myself. The story of Angus is super compelling, and I feel like the idea being highlighted that is we shouldn't assume everyone has it easy is very great. ALSO MARY WAS SO SWEET. I hope the actor wins best supporting actor because the way she takes care of everyone while she is undergoing so much grief and disappointment makes her a really loving character. I know no movie is perfect, but until someone points it out I honestly didn't notice anything. There were no gaps or things I didn't understand, which I personally really like, because most of the time movies are a relaxing past time were I want to be able to be entertained but not required to think ;). The soundtrack I thought was also amazing. My mom grew up in a family listening to folk music and acoustic blues so hearing that music and then also Labi Siffre I just felt happy. The decor of the dorms, to the paintings on the walls, to the gym and its aesthetic, I think the environment and the meticulous attention to detail also helped provide for such an immersive experience. The Mise-en-scene was on point. I loved Paul Giamatti and the way that he finally let go and went after his dreams, and even the annoying kid Kountze did well as he really did annoy me. This is a solid 9.4/10.
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