(Flash Review)
This was a tough tale to watch to play out. A supposedly recovering alcoholic and substance abuser, who has avoided her family for a long time do to erratic behavior, gets invited to a large family dinner. Even from the start, you can see the ominous writing on the wall by the sounds she hears in her head and how she perceives the crowded and bustling house accentuated by clever cinematography. As the event goes on, her emotional state and anxiety begins to ramp up. Will she be able to keep her emotional state in check or will she fall back to her old ways? This movie was not super fun to watch because it was depressing and highlights this type of person's problems and how they affect others around her. This was well-made and had an independent film feel. But in the end, I was left with nothing to take away or ponder. What was the director's message?
This was a tough tale to watch to play out. A supposedly recovering alcoholic and substance abuser, who has avoided her family for a long time do to erratic behavior, gets invited to a large family dinner. Even from the start, you can see the ominous writing on the wall by the sounds she hears in her head and how she perceives the crowded and bustling house accentuated by clever cinematography. As the event goes on, her emotional state and anxiety begins to ramp up. Will she be able to keep her emotional state in check or will she fall back to her old ways? This movie was not super fun to watch because it was depressing and highlights this type of person's problems and how they affect others around her. This was well-made and had an independent film feel. But in the end, I was left with nothing to take away or ponder. What was the director's message?