Resurrection

So many films these days suck you in with a really good start, keep you invested with a well developed middle, then let down with a poor or muddled ending. I still don't get this one at all. But worth it for Rebecca's monologue in the middle.

Saw this back at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

"Resurrection" is a different kind of horror movie. It's more of a slow burn thriller that continues to make you feel tense and uncomfortable, yet captivating at the same time. Director Andrew Semans seems to understand how cinema works as his direction provides a great sense of suspension and thrills throughout the movie. With captaining camerawork and great performances from Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth. Hall is one of the my favorite underrated actresses even if she had been in some stinkers in the past as the same for Tim Roth. Roth always never fails to impress me with his stylish performances and personality he carries on his shoulders. Grace Kaufman was also really good as well.

The emotional impact of this film works well because of the writing. The writing creates many scenarios that felt creepy and filled with tension. There's even a scene where it's a 10 minute or so dialogue shot that focuses on the character for some time but it never feels boring because of the performance given to create a realistic approach of that scene. With great camerawork, production and interesting character development. It's not 100 percent perfect as there are some pacing issues halfway and certain moments that felt it could have been re written. In my opinion, the ending felt a little rushed as if they had ran out of time to finish filming the rest of the movie. Although these flaws appeared, the movie still was a really good fun experience.

Good Flick.

Rating: B+

'Resurrection' is the type of film that makes me really miss the IMDb message boards. I used to love the discussion and theories thrown about on ambiguous films like this one. There's a lot going on in this one and it isn't always clear what is real and what is not.

The film reminded me of another 2022 film 'Men'. It was done in a different way (for the most part) but had similar themes and messages. That one was a little more in your face with its message, whereas 'Resurrection' holds its cards a little closer to its chest.

I couldn't complete this review without mentioning Rebecca Hall. She may just be the best actress working at the moment. She is so captivating to watch. She has all the gears too. Her character has a massive arc in this film and she nails every stage of it. She has an 8 minute dialogue at one point that is mesmerising to watch.

I really enjoyed this film. There will be some who find they don't get enough answers. But equally there will be plenty of audience members who like the idea of putting the puzzle together themselves. I recommend checking this one out. 8/10.

Writer-Director Andrew Seaman's RESURRECTION is a dark psychological thriller about a single mother, Margaret (brilliantly essayed by Rebecca Hall) working at a pharmaceutical company. At first, her life seems orderly enough and she privately counsels a young intern at the firm, Gwyn (Angela Wong Carbone). Margaret's daughter Abbie (Grace Kaufman) is on the verge of turning 18 which causes some pre-emptory empty nest issues. Margaret is also carrying on an affair with a married man (Michael Esper). Tensions boil over when an Ex, David (Tim Roth; quietly malevolent), suddenly shows up in town.

Hall's performance is eerily intense from the start. An eight minute long uncut monologue reveals much of what her character is going though, and Hall commands the screen. As Margaret's concerns grow, the ante builds and builds into a mania. Hall's fervid acting becomes genuinely frightening intense. As the film reaches it's finale it is almost aggressively uncomfortable to watch. And, that's even BEFORE the movie reaches its actual climax!

RESURRECTION treads the line between straight drama, thriller and horror film only dipping into the latter at the very end (and quite graphically; the perverse symbolism will also turn-off some viewers). Hall's performance carries the movie on her back. It may not be a pleasant movie to view, but, she - and the movie -- will stick with you long after the end credits roll.

I hated it. I love Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth but I had to struggle to get through this. It's the most uncomfortable and annoying film I've seen in recent memory. You just want to shake someone or slap em.

It's a slow burn that goes haywire somewhere and everything you thought you knew goes out the window.

It honestly gave me a migraine by the end.bWhich, I'll say nothing about but....yeesh.

The acting is phenomenal but Hall is always fantastic to watch. I can't even imagine what this film would have been with someone else cast.

It's dark, it's disturbing and really maddening. If that's up your alley, go for it. I however will not be recommending it to anyone or watching it again.