ginaestrauss

I didn't want to like this film - but, I LOVED it. The depth of human psychology and , analysis below me away. Focusing on the impacts of war on the human psycho-social world was is performers with tenderness,, courage and exuberance. You go through a stream of altering emotions; one minute I was laughing - the next I was playing detective and there their was the horror, sadness and incredible beauty - all felt all of these all within a single serene at times. This is by far one of the most ENTERTAINING and deeply felt movies that has the pulse of old European cinema. To be honest, I forgot the cast were the cast; I didn't see 'stars' in this movie I only saw the characters and felt their journey and complex internal struggles. You have to watch this film more than once and here is why; you are totally immersed in the world and the never-ending moving camera - mind blowing production design, VFX and art direction. But all of this is simply beautifully composed in a surface way without the rumble of a incredible story told compassionately and courageously by David O' Russell. The last time I saw his work move me to this degree was The Fightet.

Not forgetting the most stunning part of it all; it's not entirely fiction. This is a story for our times - because of our times - created to comfort us during these times. The reviews are a wash with haters and some bonafide arson critics who only lament about their favourite movies - that serve their biases and agenda's. Don't be fooled by the white noise - this is landmark film with great craftsmanship - literary excellence - and breath-holding performance.

Compelling and subtle. The premise is fantastic and the edit is excellent.