Tableau

This movie is well acted, but no way deserves a 9/10. More like a generous 5.

Too much baggage. The main character has too much emotional baggage and is just comes out as a spoilt brat. I mean she comes from a privileged background has so many opportunities, and still mopes around.

She treats her boyfriend horribly and is just selfish. There is no real responsibility ever shown by her. I think she is just a self absorbed person just whining in her little head.

The mum is another annoying character that comes across as a spoilt child. No wonder the daughter is the way she is.

I think too many overly favourable reviews here.

It's a sad story, but one that is easy to find relatable. What I love so much is how the videography, the story, and the plot all collide into one tableau, which the movie thankfully explains for us.

It takes intentionality but as you watch the film, take a step back and soak int he presentation of the story. Shots begin to tell more than words at times.

The only reason I didn't give it 10 is because the story itself lacked. I felt the friction in each character, but I wanted to feel the fire of the conflict and see how that shaped the plot. It felt so close, but lacked the draw to pull me all the way in.

First off, this movie is really beautifully shot. You can tell that so much intention went behind each scene's blocking, staging, framing, colors, etc. Lives up to its name in that way.

I really appreciated the raw (and I'd say, intentionally confounding) emotions on display- the movie represents the fickleness and messiness of relationships in a way that rings true and authentic.

However, I agree with some other reviews that the story sometimes felt like it could be a *bit* more refined- pacing felt too slow at times, and occasionally waterlogged by melodrama.

Overall, this is a short but sweet piece that moved me, and carries themes I enjoyed discussing with friends afterwards.

BONUS: if you are familiar with the gorgeous sights of Chapel Hill, NC, you'll get some fun nostalgia hits as watch this film :)

I was very riveted to the screen by the powerful acting and believable storyline in Tableau. Nicole (Sofia Smith) did a wonderful job of conveying the powerful emotions that she was felt when her mother nonchalantly announced her affair. Without using words, her eyes and her expression drew me in and evoked compassion and heartache in that moment of disillusionment. This movie did a good job of portraying a scene that is so often played out in homes....one person acts selfishly and wants everyone to just "move on and forget about it". In Tableau, we get a glimpse at the inward turmoil and negative consequences experienced by Nicole, but we also see her rise up by moving on and seeking to care for and protect her sister.

This is an easy to watch movie that has plenty of funny and light hearted moments despite addressing an important topic of betrayal and the affect on inter-family relationships. After a brief affair, Nicole's mother tries to move on with life assuming everyone else can too. The movie does a nice job of examining the far-flung effects from the affair and the difficulties of repairing important relationships. Sofia Smith is excellent as Nicole, the college age daughter trying to protect her younger sister and having to deal with a Type-A mother and a lovable but feckless father. Sobering, thought-provoking and at times funny. Well worth a watch.