First of all, this movie is longer than the average movie, about 2 hours or so. I did not feel like that. I was so engrossed in the storyline that it could have been another hour and I just wanted the film to keep on going. It's even fast paced as it seems a lot of things have been cut out of the film to get to the big reveals. The lead actress carries an agency on screen that keeps you glued every second. I could not take my eyes off her. She did a great job at leading this film especially with so many characters surrounding but the way she expressed the central plot of family and sisterhood was very emotionally gripping and tragic at some points.
Now to my favorite part, THE MUSIC. And I don't just mean the music which was such an excellent score, but the way silence became music, the way screaming became drumming nightmares, the way the island became a sound that struck a chord into the depths of my heart, the way the ocean waves became whispers, the way the plot unfolded in a seemingly melodic rhythm, everything all worked in tandem like a song to deliver a melodic masterpiece. The development of each tragic event was something that no horror movie I have ever watched has ever done. It managed to make every moment emotional, terrifying and melodic at the same time. What a masterpiece Rebecca Ugo! Truly impressive! The fact that this film managed to make me sad and scared and even hopeful simultaneously is something to be said of the impressive work she's done. I can't wait to see more from her. It was an honor to attend this premiere. Truly feel like I am witnessing the birth of a generational talent!
Now to my favorite part, THE MUSIC. And I don't just mean the music which was such an excellent score, but the way silence became music, the way screaming became drumming nightmares, the way the island became a sound that struck a chord into the depths of my heart, the way the ocean waves became whispers, the way the plot unfolded in a seemingly melodic rhythm, everything all worked in tandem like a song to deliver a melodic masterpiece. The development of each tragic event was something that no horror movie I have ever watched has ever done. It managed to make every moment emotional, terrifying and melodic at the same time. What a masterpiece Rebecca Ugo! Truly impressive! The fact that this film managed to make me sad and scared and even hopeful simultaneously is something to be said of the impressive work she's done. I can't wait to see more from her. It was an honor to attend this premiere. Truly feel like I am witnessing the birth of a generational talent!