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Chloe Zhao makes beautiful films. No idea how she gets such natural performances from non actors. Maybe they're just not acting in the first place. This is such a tender, sweet film that mixes coming of age, geographical / social problems with belonging, life choices and love. Johnny is at a crossroads in life as he wonders whether to leave the reservation he lives on in South Dakota. He's very close to his young sister who is angered at the thought of him leaving her and her mum.
Joshua James Richards' photography is as stunning here as it is in 'Nomadland', and anyone who enjoyed that film or 'The Rider' should definitely seek this one out. Although this film is slightly predictable, it doesn't matter as the journey is so wonderful to watch unfold. Zhao's films have an almost spiritual feel to them, there's a strange connection to the landscape, community and characters that we see on screen.
8.4/10
'Songs my brothers taught me' (2015)
Chloe Zhao makes beautiful films. No idea how she gets such natural performances from non actors. Maybe they're just not acting in the first place. This is such a tender, sweet film that mixes coming of age, geographical / social problems with belonging, life choices and love. Johnny is at a crossroads in life as he wonders whether to leave the reservation he lives on in South Dakota. He's very close to his young sister who is angered at the thought of him leaving her and her mum.
Joshua James Richards' photography is as stunning here as it is in 'Nomadland', and anyone who enjoyed that film or 'The Rider' should definitely seek this one out. Although this film is slightly predictable, it doesn't matter as the journey is so wonderful to watch unfold. Zhao's films have an almost spiritual feel to them, there's a strange connection to the landscape, community and characters that we see on screen.
8.4/10