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In the metaphorical sense that the story goes into, the plot is a simple, but moving one. It's about death, that of loved ones in particular, but also what comes next. However the shape that movie took, the unassuming yet flawless effects, the attention to detail, the acting, the music, they were all spot on.

To be honest, I rate it this high because I couldn't find anything wrong with the film. To do so feels like nitpicking. The worst part of this film is the title, which probably pushed people away in confusion, not only because it says nothing, but also because there are multiple 2023 movies with the same name. I have no idea why this film isn't more famous and why the rating on IMDb is so low. It blows any pre-Disney Pixar movie out of the water and it's not even animated.

This is a beautiful film, meaningful, careful and lacking any arrogance. There is a certain genre of movies, tagged with drama, where one feels the filmmakers shoving things down their throats, regardless of the quality of the acting, the story or characters. Tuesday is not that kind of film, which is really appreciated and refreshing. It is also surprisingly funny. It's less fantasy than it is a comedy, so the IMDb movie tags are also slightly misleading.

Bottom line: highly recommended! It says a lot, nicely, calmly, with very little to no fanfare. Loved it.

Bill Skarsgård was a great Nosferatu - Villain Café is going to have a field day - and the entire film was masterfully done. Rare is the horror that doesn't rely on jump scares and CGI these days and I have to congratulate Robert Eggers for keeping away from tropes. I really feel I need to see the original again, as decades of slumber in the Romanian territories have passed since I've last watched it and I didn't remember anything. The acting was also top notch, within the confines of the story.

However, not everything is well. On a conceptual level, if you are trying to tell the story in a few phrases you get something pretty linear. None of the characters have proven any agency. It's like a prophecy that becomes true despite everything people do to prevent it. And therefore, what is the point? Just the despair of helpless actors - so to speak?

I am glad I watched the movie. I haven't watched horror in a while, other than action/scifi stuff, as I had grown disappointed with the low quality and derivative nature of recent releases, but this one was worth it. Atmosphere and craft: top grades. Story: I am not sure there weren't constraints coming from the original material that made it so. Alas, not even Eggers could do anything against the might of the prophecy.

I liked this film and I am glad I watched it. The idea was fun, the direction was good, the actors did a really good job, but in the end it was nothing really innovative. I have no idea why it got away with five Oscars, but then again, I don't think much of that prize anyway, so let's discuss the movie.

Mikey Madison was fine, but I don't think her role involved a lot. She played a dumb Queens broad and that's about it. Yura Borisov stole the show completely, if you ask me, so his only problem was that he wasn't playing the main role. It's always nice to see a good actor get recognition, especially since this is one of the very few English movies he did. The other supporting actors were very good, too. In a sense, Anora herself was a supporting role for most of the movie.

The film is about the working class. Really, it's very Russian in a way. You're an insect trying to get by and suddenly a big turd comes your way. You're happy, see your life being one of plenty, adventure and joy. And then, as with most turds, things start to stink. And who is going to be there for you if not the other flies? That's the plot, in a metaphorical nutshell. So many characters in this film were playing roles and when attempting to get outside of that role, they were getting penalized. This story could have gone really bad in so many ways. The ending is sad, but also a very happy one, given the circumstances.

Bottom line: I am not sure I am content with the message of the film, which seems to be to find happiness in whichever hole you're most comfortable in, because trying to get out of it will only get you hurt, but it did convey it perfectly.