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brianloreevans
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Brightwood (2022)
A New Take on a Classic Trope
31 October 2023 - 1 out of 12 users found this review helpful.
The Groundhog Day trope may feel tired, but there's something fresh in this take on repetition. The two actors manage the impossible feat of out-performing past versions of themselves at every turn, and they do it well.
This feature, done on a budget, maintains the charm and playfulness of an indie while holding to a level of professionalism that is rare in it's class. The camera work is atmospheric, gritty. The practical effects often feel inspired and meticulously shot. The actors carry a weight of dialogue and action, and a lesser pair would have struggled with the load- not these two.
The highest praise I have to give- my wife and I talked about it and our thoughts long after the credits finished rolling.
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