Ari Aster's "Hereditary" ranks as one of the best horror films of all time for me, and I rank "Beau Is Afraid" in between it and "Midsommar".
Aster's third outing is poetry and philosphy on screen. Beautifully shot, and although it's narrative meanders and tests the limits of the viewer's patience, its grip is relentless. Joaquin Phoenix has long been praised as one of the finest actors of his generation, and he continues to push his boundaries and try different things. Needless to say, he is mesmerising here.
"Beau Is Afraid" has been shunned by the market, and that is little surprise, in today's world. It challenged me; I struggled at points, but as previously stated, its grip on the viewer is uncompromising, and I could not look away. The three-hour runtime felt like thirty minutes. There is little point in recommending it. Those who can comprehend it, and will enjoy it, will be drawn to it regardless. As for everyone else, it is their loss.
Aster's third outing is poetry and philosphy on screen. Beautifully shot, and although it's narrative meanders and tests the limits of the viewer's patience, its grip is relentless. Joaquin Phoenix has long been praised as one of the finest actors of his generation, and he continues to push his boundaries and try different things. Needless to say, he is mesmerising here.
"Beau Is Afraid" has been shunned by the market, and that is little surprise, in today's world. It challenged me; I struggled at points, but as previously stated, its grip on the viewer is uncompromising, and I could not look away. The three-hour runtime felt like thirty minutes. There is little point in recommending it. Those who can comprehend it, and will enjoy it, will be drawn to it regardless. As for everyone else, it is their loss.