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Do you usually write letters to people who don’t exist? “Dear Santa” (2024)

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directed by Bobby Farrelly
© 2024 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Ho, ho, ho! Is this the time we can finally meet to argue and eat so much we can’t move anymore? Indeed! Of course, some of you celebrate Christmas in peace and joy, like in those cute songs, and some others don’t do anything specific that day and just try to survive till the end of the year, which is also fair. Personally, I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I love winter and this December mood, so I have to recommend you something Xmassy to watch. And since I’m also quite sarcastic, this year I’m writing about “Dear Santa” – a comedy like no other. We get to know little Liam (Robert Timothy Smith), who’s a lovely primary school student. The family has lost Liam’s brother, which also led to tensions between the parents, who seem not to notice how that influences Liam. Anyway, the boy has one more issue to deal with, which is dyslexia. He keeps making mistakes and his classmates make fun of him for that, except Emma (Kai Cech), Liam’s crush. His disorder is actually very important in this story because when he writes a letter to Santa, he accidentally addresses it to Satan (Jack Black). And since the global post works incredibly well, the letter indeed reaches Satan, who decides to pay Liam a visit. The confused boy is sure that this man is Santa, and Satan doesn’t correct him to have a bit of fun. Liam is given three wishes from the red guy, which sounds like a dream come true, but nothing comes without a price… I’ve seen quite average ratings, but I actually enjoyed this comedy. Especially, since I’m tired of all those copy-paste romcoms, so a dyslexic boy meeting Satan sounds like a brilliant idea to me. I agree that some jokes were cringy, but in the end, I liked it more than another “girl from a big city goes to a little town and meets the most handsome man there and it’s Christmas time”. Jack Black is a marvellous comedian, so I never get bored with his performances. Perhaps it’s not a film to watch with your grandparents or that annoying aunt that feels offended by literally everything, but if you’re looking for a ridiculous production with Xmassy vibes, then that’s a great choice. Anyway, no matter what you’re planning to do these days, eat well, sleep well, take care of yourself and don’t get surprised to see Jack Black in your living room one night. Merry and bright!

My rating: 6/10
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Only monsters play god. “Frankenstein” (2025)

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directed by Guillermo del Toro
© 2025 Netflix. All Rights Reserved.

Before I move on to telling you about the film, let me just remind you about one important fact: Frankenstein is the surname of the scientist who made the creature, not the creature itself. But I guess no matter how many times someone says that, we will still see the green head with screws in it. Anyway, we’ve seen so many different adaptations of this story, so the question is: do we need another one? And my answer is: yes, we do. Before I explain you my point of view, let me introduce you to the plot in case some of you might not be familiar with it that much. We move back to the 19th century where we meet Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), a son of the best surgeon, who follows his father’s steps. Victor wishes to become an even better specialist who will be able to win with death. The medical community pushes him away for such attempts, but then, a wealthy merchant, Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), offers his money to support Victor’s work. If you think it was just a friendly gesture then you’ll see that nothing comes for free. Anyway, as you might be guessing, Victor succeeds and revives a creature, which becomes a huge challenge to face. Now, whatever happens to the “monster” is his creator’s choice. And Victor doesn’t really know how to play god… Now, do you know why we need next adaptations of this story? Because it’s universal and each time it may give us a different kind of reflection. After watching del Toro’s film I realised that he managed to tell two stories in one. The first is about a boy whose traumatic experience and fear of losing control pushed him to creating something he couldn’t take responsibility for. The second is about a creature that doesn’t belong to this world and cannot even count on the person that brought it here. And you know what they have in common? They both struggle with loneliness, just in their own way. Even though “Frankenstein” was written in 1818, its messages might still be useful nowadays. I know it’s hard to accept sometimes, but we’re just humans, so instead of playing god, we should just make the best of what’s in our hands. But, getting back to this adaptation – if Jacob Elordi and make-up artists working on set do not get at least nominations to Oscars and other cinema awards, I’ll be incredibly disappointed. They absolutely nailed it and I have to say that Elordi is incredibly attractive even with this number of stitches on his body. The only thing that I’d change would be the length of the film – to me, it could have been a bit shorter. But I loved the fact that we could learn the story from two perspectives and sympathise with both of them. Yes, I sympathised with Victor, because I understand where his anger came from. Perhaps you’ll have a different reflection. Check it out.

My rating: 7/10
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Nothing is as simple as black and white. “Pleasantville” (1998)

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directed by Gary Ross
© 1998 New Line Cinema. All Rights Reserved.

Haven’t you ever wanted to enter the film/series that you’re currently watching? You know, just jump into the screen and become one of the characters there? Become a superhero fighting the bad guy? Or kissing the beautiful lady/handsome gentleman in a romantic scene? Or just enjoy peace in a silent film? Well, I bet we’ve all thought about it at some point. Today, I’m recommending you a film in which the main characters actually make it happen. We get to know David (Tobey Maguire), who’s a high-school student and a huge fan of “Pleasantville” – a black and white sitcom from the 50s. There’s about to be a marathon of the series and David wants to watch it, but he starts fighting over the remote with his sister Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon), which leads to breaking it. Suddenly, a repairman visits them and offers a better remote instead of their broken one. When the siblings use the new remote, they are magically transported into the world of Pleasantville. David and Jennifer are taken for Bud and Mary Sue, the series children. They obviously want to go back, but the repairman, who contacts them through a TV, says they should be thankful for this opportunity and disappears leaving the teenagers in the black and white world. They need to adapt to the situation and act like they actually belong there. They will not only learn about the reality of Pleasantville, but also become a chance for its people to discover what’s beyond. I was pleasantly (see what I did there?) surprised watching this film because it’s not just a silly comedy about two teenagers stuck in a TV show. It’s another reminder that nothing is as it seems and very often we’re all forced to pretend. Back then they were watching TV – now we scroll on social media and we envy all those people and their perfect lives. In fact, they aren’t perfect at all, it’s just an illusion, although hard to believe. That is why we should put the whole energy into strengthening our self-worth and don’t let anyone deprive us of our own colours. Damn, that sounded serious and smart. But hey, I’m being honest – that’s the exact reflection I’ve had after this film. So, I invite you to Pleasantville and I hope you’ll enjoy it.

My rating: 7/10
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Like I’m born to be. “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025)

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directed by Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans
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I was avoiding this film for so long, but one day I gave up. It’s because I was too tired of everyone talking about it and playing its songs over and over. Kpop is not what I listen to and anime is difficult for me to watch (forgive me anime fans!), because everything’s too exaggerated for my European eyes. And how surprised I was when a film that was supposed to be just a background noise turned out to be one of the best animations I’ve seen in years. Yeah, I’m still shocked myself, but I’m more than happy to recommend it to you if you still haven’t seen it. We get to know a female Kpop band named Huntr/x – Rumi, Mira and Zoey (Arden Cho, May Hong & Ji-young Yoo). They are not only the most famous music trio with lots of fans, but also demon hunters. You see, in this world, demons steal humans’ souls and give them to their ruler Gwi-Ma. That is why we need such hunters like the girls to stop them and keep people safe. Everything goes well until a new band shows up – the Saja Boys, with their leader Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) – and their song “Soda Pop” becomes an absolute hit. At first, Huntr/x believe it’s going to be just a music bands battle, but it turns out the Saja Boys are undercover demons, who want to manipulate people using their popularity. The girls obviously cannot let it happen and they begin preparing an even bigger performance to win with the demon band. In the meantime, Rumi and Jinu start talking to each other in private and it seems like they have more in common than you could imagine. If you’re a grumpy adult (like me) who says “such animations are not for me”, then take a deep breath and play it. And I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed. First of all, I loved the animation style and how dynamic it was, yet not annoying like most anime productions I’ve seen. Second of all, the girls reminded me of “Totally Spies!”, a cartoon I used to watch as a child. Back then, it was a true hit and the girls had a similar energy to Huntr/x, which made me feel a bit nostalgic. Third of all, the songs are very catchy and impressive! For example “Golden” has become a true challenge for singers, because you need to be horribly talented to hit the right notes. I was vibing a lot while watching and I still listen to the soundtrack now. And last but not least, the messages coming with this film. I’m moved because to me this film is about acceptance. The girls are fighting some cartoon demons, but in fact, it’s just a metaphor of fighting our real demons, which “steal our souls”. They make us believe we’re not enough, we are not meant to succeed, we should hide our true self. Even though the main character here is Rumi and we get to learn about her personal issues, the two other members are dealing with their own demons too. And if thanks to this animation some children and teenagers change the way they see themselves for better, I couldn’t be happier. We really need such films. Especially younger generations do. So I’m crossing my fingers for sequels and I hope the meaningful messages keep reaching those who need them.

My rating: 8/10
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Our entire life is a punishment. “Mickey 17” (2025)

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directed by Bong Joon Ho
© 2025 Warner Bros. Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Lots of people are disappointed with this film, but I’m here to support it and actually recommend it to you. It’s the kind of sci-fi that I personally really enjoy watching, because it plays with my mind, emotions and morality, so if you also like to be “played” by filmmakers – voilà. We move to 2054 where a man named Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) is a member of a colonising crew. Some years before, a team of people decided to conquer an ice-planet called Niflheim and the mission continues. Mickey’s job is quite controversial because he has to risk his life on a daily basis. Well… not even risk it – he goes to work in order to die. Before you lose your mind trying to understand, let me explain: Mickey gets incredibly difficult tasks to do thanks to which the crew learns about the new planet. If there’s some unknown place to explore or some substance to try – Mickey is the guy. How is it possible this guy is still alive? The answer is: reprinting. When Mickey dies during a mission, his body gets reprinted, so basically they create Mickey’s clone. But what’s quite innovative is the fact that his original memory stays. So even though Mickey has been reprinted several times, he’s still the same person, who remembers all his deaths. Yeah, that’s the creepy part. Things get complicated when Mickey survives one mission despite being considered dead and the crew reprints him before he even dies… Are you still following? If not, you must see the film to clear things out. Anyway, I love the idea and I had a lot of fun watching this production. Pattinson is great as Mickey, who’s slightly goofy and naive, so I was quite surprised. Personally, I wouldn’t have guessed the actor could do well with such task, but he nailed it. There are lots of hilarious moments, but there’s also the other side, which definitely caught my attention. You see, in such reality, Mickey becomes a lab rat, who is pushed to doing things others wouldn’t even dare trying. Of course, he can be reprinted, so basically he’s immortal, but the memories are saved, which means all the deaths stay with him. Some might be quick, but others are long and painful. It’s terrifying to imagine. In fact, Mickey, in my opinion, represents all the animals that humans torture in order to receive certain answers. Just in Mickey’s case, he gave his consent. Animals cannot do that. And animals cannot be reprinted. It’s just another film showing how cruel and selfish humans can be. Yet, it’s told in a fresh and quite interesting way, so to me – this is a cool sci-fi production that you should see.

My rating: 6/10
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No eating after midnight. “Gremlins” (1984)

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directed by Joe Dante
© 1984 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved.

Ho, ho, ho! Are you hoping for some overly cute romantic comedy for Christmas? Not this time, buddy. This year has been a real rollercoaster of unexpected events, so I’m about to stay in the mood and today, I have a horror for you. Well, it’s not much of a horror, rather a creepy comedy that’s happening around the Christmas time. But if you asked me about this film when I was yet a child, I’d probably hide under a blanket. So if you want to know what film kept me awake when I was a kiddo, keep reading. It all starts with a man named Randall (Hoyt Axton) who is looking for a Christmas gift for his son, Billy (Zach Galligan). In one store, he finds a cute little creature that looks like a mix of a teddy bear, monkey and Dumbo the elephant. It’s called “mogwai”, which in Cantonese means “devil”. Perfect Christmas gift if you ask me. The little furry devil comes with 3 rules to remember. One – never expose it to light because it may kill it. Two – never let it have any contact with water. Three – a true nightmare of overworked adults – never let it eat after midnight. As you might be already guessing, all those three rules get broken at some point – that’s the fun part of a horror, right? The little devil is given a new name – Gizmo, and step by step smart humans around him break the three rules. Gizmo is accidentally exposed to a bit of light, which doesn’t kill it, but hurts it. Then, Billy’s friend spills some water on Gizmo and… something happens, but it’s for you to see. That part is rather funny, but stay with me, because there’s still the third rule. And that’s the moment when you realise why this adorable creature was originally called “mogwai”… Not sure you want your children to watch the film, because I remember I was seriously scared of some of its parts. However, as an adult, I feel deep nostalgia and even recently I got myself a Gizmo toy. The cashier asked whether it’s for my child and I said: “no, it’s for me, but I promise not to shower it.” – the lady didn’t catch that. So if you grew up watching “Gremlins”, I bet you must be a great person with numerous traumas to discuss with your therapist. Anyway, if you feel some Spielberg’s vibes watching the film, you’re feeling them right because he’s the executive producer and his adventurous nature can be spotted there. However, rumours say he considered giving this project to Tim Burton, which is difficult to imagine for me. I mean, I adore both directors, but each of them is living in his own world. Not sure a mix of both would be such a success. Anyway, if you’re looking for some 80s vibes and something to see this Christmas which will put all the kids to bed immediately, then you know what to choose. And if you enjoy it, there’s also a sequel from 1990. I hope you’ll have a good time, but remember… don’t you dare eating after midnight…

My rating: 7/10
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If you erase the pain, you erase the person. “Meet Cute” (2022)

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directed by Alex Lehmann
© 2022 Peacock. All Rights Reserved.

Do you know what “meet cute” is in cinema? It’s the scene where two characters, potential future lovers, meet for the first time. We all enjoy that unique feeling of excitement and curiosity, which can never be repeated. Unless you’re Sheila (Kaley Cuoco) from Manhattan, who one day meets Gary (Pete Davidson) at a bar and the date goes so well that Sheila wishes to experience it again. But not just regularly date Gary – she wants to repeat the same first day. In order to do it, she goes back in time using a tanning bed in a nail salon (I know how it sounds, please stay with me here) and meets Gary for the first time, again. It really sounds like a silly romantic comedy, but the longer you watch it, the more you realise how realistic it actually is. Obviously, I still haven’t found a tanning bed that works like a time machine, but the reason why Sheila keeps repeating that date is very much understandable. If you want to find it out yourself, please stop reading the post and go watch the film. I’m about to share her motivation, which allows me to slightly discuss it. So, at some point Sheila reveals that she used the time machine on the day she wanted to kill herself and that very evening she met Gary for the first time. Their date was so unusually pleasant that she wished for it to never end. It was a meeting that literally saved her life. At first I thought it’s just a goofy comedy about time travelling and repeating the date until it’s perfect and the guy falls in love with Sheila. However, it shows the real mask of depression that many people wear on a daily basis. Those are often gorgeous, successful, physically healthy people who deep inside feel incredibly empty and lost. When we first see Sheila, there are no signs of her personal struggles – she’s energetic, spontaneous and cheerful. Why would such woman want to end her life? Well, because that’s how depression works. It doesn’t choose the person, it just hits you hard. This film has quite poor ratings and I know it is a bit too messy when it comes to the screenplay, but generally, I believe more people should see it. The story of Sheila and Gary reminds us that we all have our backgrounds and we all go through difficult moments, so the most important is not to hide this authentic part of us and find a person who stays for better or worse. It’s easy to find a date for a night out, to attend a loud concert and have overpriced drinks till 4 in the morning, but finding a person who’s there for you to listen, to just keep you company when things are the worst – that’s a quality relation. Yesterday, we had World Suicide Prevention Day, but such day should be everyday. We should prevent it everyday by being present, attentive and empathic. Sometimes a simple conversation can literally save a life. Keep that in mind.

My rating: 6/10
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The juice is loose. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024)

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directed by Tim Burton
© 2024 Warner Bros. Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Day-o, day-o!
Daylight come and me wan’ go home…
If that song has been stuck in your head during every family dinner, you’re a Millennial with a very good taste in films. Uncle Burton decided to bless us with a sequel to remind us all about that disgusting green-haired creature in a striped suit. Obviously, I was worried because sequels aren’t generally a great idea (except making money on people’s nostalgia), but seeing Burton’s film on a big screen? Honey, I’m in! Especially, when it comes to such random and fantastic pictures that you can see in “Beetlejuice”. In the second part, we move forward in time where Lydia (Winona Ryder) is already an adult, has a successful careers as a medium and a daughter named Astrid (Jenna Ortega), who isn’t really fond of her much. Oh, I guess I don’t have to tell you this film should be seen only if you’ve seen the first part? Really, don’t even try skipping the 1988 one. Moving on – Lydia’s father dies in an accident so his funeral is an occasion for Lydia, Astrid and Delia (Catherine O’Hara) to meet all together in the old house. And since they are already there, I guess they shouldn’t leave without saying ‘hello’ to Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton), right? Let me tell you that the idea for the beginning is quite smooth and logical, in my opinion, considering the circumstances (Jeffrey Jones, who played Charles – Lydia’s father, has had quite dirty problems with the law, so the production team didn’t want him to be a part of the film). Besides, casting Jenna as Lydia’s daughter was a brilliant idea and we can tell that Jenna has a good vibe with the director; she understands his cinematographic madness and joins in. However, the film has rather average ratings and here’s my personal view on that (potential SPOILERS coming): the main reason why this part isn’t as enjoyable as the previous one is because of too many subplots and unnecessary characters. As much as I adore Monica Bellucci, her Delores is just a fun story to tell, but in fact, this whole chasing of Beetlejuice makes no difference. Another character that I would skip is actually Wolf Jackson (Willem Dafoe), the detective/actor. Again, great actor, but if you think about it, completely unnecessary role for the main plot. The character of Jeremy (the treehouse boy), however, very on point and actually loved the idea of him meeting Astrid. I would even extend that relation and skip Delores and detective subplots. You see, in the first part of “Beetlejuice”, we had only the couple of ghosts, Betelgeuse (love the spelling, forgive me), and the family. Period. And that’s why it was easy to follow. In the second part, we have too many distractions from the main story. Personally, I’d make the 3rd film and introduce the character of Delores then – it would actually have a potential for a great main plot. And my last complaint – not enough Beetlejuice. He was way calmer and less visible in this part, which is a huge pity. After leaving the cinema, I immediately wanted to watch the first part to Betelgeuse myself more. Wait, does it sound inappropriate? Didn’t mean to. I just really wanted to see more of Michael in that role, because it’s iconic. But hey, in general, this is still a Burton’s film, totally crazy, totally weird, extending your imagination in all possible ways, so thank you for this ride in a soul train and may a children church choir sing “Banana Boat” at your funeral one day.

My rating: 7/10
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P.S. I just LOVE the fact that the first part is titled “Beetlejuice”, and the second one “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” instead of adding numbers or some pointless subtitles to that. Thank you for this little gift to cinephiles! Now they have to make the third part or our OCD destroys us from the inside…

If they call you crazy, just thank them. “Nobody is Crazy” (“Nadie está loco”, 2019)

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directed by Federico J. Arioni
© 2019 Vendetta Furiosa. All Rights Reserved.

The best part about writing a film blog is when you get to meet other cinephiles and learn about productions you would probably never hear of. What a nice surprise it was when Federico reached out to me to share his film “Nobody is Crazy”. As usually, I avoided reading any short descriptions or watching the trailer – I simply pressed play and let the story begin. Oh boy, how lucky I feel to be writing this blog, have I told you that already? Because this film is a true gem that I would have missed, so I’m happy to be recommending it today and I truly believe you should see it yourselves. We get to meet Rafael (Manuel Gutierrez), who’s a rather introverted teenager that perceives the world differently than other. His background is complicated as he’s an orphan who got adopted, but his parents eventually got divorced, so now he’s being raised only by his adoptive mother. The woman struggles to understand her son as his psychological issues become too overwhelming for her. She gave him an ultimatum – he either works hard on himself and changes his behaviour, or he’ll be sent to a military high school. Rafael doesn’t seem to be much hopeful about any potential changes happening until he meets Nobody (Federico J. Arioni). Nobody is a guy in a black mask, who claims to be a time traveller. He’s also considered a crazy person by everyone around, but he’s not bothered and he makes his craziness a feature to be proud of. Rafael wishes to learn how to be normal, how to act properly, so others wouldn’t consider him a weirdo. Since Nobody looks like a guy who understands him, those two start spending more and more time together. Will Rafael learn how to be normal? That’s for you to see. I have to say that from the very beginning of the film I was engaged in the story. First, the characters of Rafael and Nobody are very well planned and presented. They are unique and very concrete, so both actors know exactly what to do, how to play and what feelings to deliver on the screen. One of the actors is the director, so it was definitely easier for him to know what the author had in mind, but seeing the other actor, I can tell they had a quality communication on the set. Second, I adored the camerawork, because even during longer dialogues, we couldn’t get bored. Something I personally dislike in films is when a film becomes a podcast with several frames. No, a film is a film and even if there’s a 10-minute conversation, I need the camera to move, to show me various angles, to zoom in, zoom out, and do all other tricks to keep me even more engaged. And that’s what’s present here. Third, if you’re a true cinephile with most classics watched, you will be satisfied to see how the director got inspired by numerous productions. He even mentioned his inspiration on the film’s page, but I’m not sharing the titles here, because I recommend you to see the film and try finding those inspirational “Easter eggs” yourselves. The only thing that wasn’t sometimes working for me was the music – in some moments I’d choose different tracks for the background, but it’s just my opinion. Other than that, I was really happy to see a film about an incredibly important social issue nowadays. More and more teenagers struggle to feel accepted, validated and simply loved. There’s so much pressure and at the same time lack of understanding that those young humans cannot handle it. Some decide to fight, some hide in the shadow, and some others decide not to continue their own journey… This film reminds us in an unusual way that there’s no such thing as normality – it’s some idiotic concept made up by hell knows whom. Nobody is crazy, because we’re all crazy in our individual way. Just like they say in the film: if they call you crazy, just thank them. Because that’s probably the most accurate compliment you can receive. Once again, so happy I could experience this story and I wish you all to enjoy it as well!

My rating: 8/10
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Does it feel real? “All of Us Strangers” (2023)

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directed by Andrew Haigh
© 2023 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Who would have thought that one day Billy Elliot turns out to be Moriarty’s father. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you’ve skipped a great film and a great series. Anyway, let’s focus on today’s film because it’s truly magical. We get to know Adam (Andrew Scott), who’s a screenwriter living in London. The man’s life seems to be quite lonely until he meets his new neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal). At first, Adam isn’t willing to make any new friends, but slowly he opens up and gives Harry a chance. Except a neighbour-friendship, there’s some chemistry between those two, so it’s a more intimate relation we may observe. However, there’s an even more intriguing part of the film you need to learn about. Adam meets with a married couple that he apparently knows (Claire Foy & Jamie Bell). At some point we hear the couple referring to Adam as “their son”, which seems odd because all three are of similar age. This is the moment when you have to let you brain think in a more abstract way. Adam is indeed meeting with his parents, or rather their imagined versions. They both died in a car accident before Adam’s 12th birthday, so they look just like they did back then. We see that Adam is incredibly lonely and misses his parents, so those visions and meetings with them are his personal therapy. When he tells Harry about that tragedy, the neighbour is visibly sorry for him, but Adam assures him that it’s in the past, it’s fine. But we all know it’s not. That little boy wasn’t ready to lose two most important people in his life. As an adult, he still cannot handle that loss and he struggles with the worst kind of loneliness. Will Harry be the one who helps? He also struggles with his own problems, but maybe the only way to help each other is to open up about each other’s struggles and fight them together? This film is unique in its form. I have to admit that it was slightly too slow at certain moments, but generally I was amazed. Andrew Scott always gives 100% of himself and you can see incredible emotions coming from his character. I believe it’s a production that may be of huge help to adults who have lost someone in their life – either their family member, their partner, or even a great friend. There are many interesting interpretations, but to me, this film is about taking as much time as we need to process, but finally learn to let go. Horrible situations happen and we should keep moving no matter what. People come and go, sometimes we can’t do anything about it, but what we are able to do is take care of ourselves. And even if 1000 people have left us, we always have ourselves. And maybe that 1001st will stay a bit longer?

My rating: 7/10
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