This is an excellent film and I want to see more, (sequels and/or TV series).
I'm not surprised but very disappointed to see so many reviewers of this movie outing themselves as being heavily influenced by the show that chronicles the ALWAYS MESSY filmmaking process.
I was hooked from the start as the director efficiently established the long hard history this mother and daughter have been surviving through, preparing for, and becoming intensely bonded to and reliant on each other. The depth of love and eagerness to teach, learn and protect each other is strong. It's a refreshing change from the usual "we CAN'T use our powers" trope. But, without spoiling anything... of course it's hard to live a sheltered life.
The acting is impeccable. The director's focus on their emotive faces easily conveys their characters' intelligence and make the development of their motivations clear and relatable, often demonstrating how powerful thoughts can and MUST be hidden behind the eyes. This genre often lends itself to hand-holding and overt explanations of everything from the origin story, the "rule making," over-the-top reactions, and all the other cartoonish super-hero outlines. This film is beautifully paced as we discover new things WITH our characters. The world grew from a very humble home and kept building with more vibrance and excitement. The ending was perfect. I can't wait to see what they do next.
I'm not surprised but very disappointed to see so many reviewers of this movie outing themselves as being heavily influenced by the show that chronicles the ALWAYS MESSY filmmaking process.
I was hooked from the start as the director efficiently established the long hard history this mother and daughter have been surviving through, preparing for, and becoming intensely bonded to and reliant on each other. The depth of love and eagerness to teach, learn and protect each other is strong. It's a refreshing change from the usual "we CAN'T use our powers" trope. But, without spoiling anything... of course it's hard to live a sheltered life.
The acting is impeccable. The director's focus on their emotive faces easily conveys their characters' intelligence and make the development of their motivations clear and relatable, often demonstrating how powerful thoughts can and MUST be hidden behind the eyes. This genre often lends itself to hand-holding and overt explanations of everything from the origin story, the "rule making," over-the-top reactions, and all the other cartoonish super-hero outlines. This film is beautifully paced as we discover new things WITH our characters. The world grew from a very humble home and kept building with more vibrance and excitement. The ending was perfect. I can't wait to see what they do next.