Louise Stilphen

This is a beautiful, tender, compassionate movie that was thought-provoking throughout until its abrupt, horrifying and implausible ending. Even if it is based on a true story, the ending does not give the viewer insight; it just glibly moves on into a vague future. And the no-consequences implications of her decision is dangerous to leave unexplored in an otherwise well-considered film.

Mostly sweet. One question producers/director. What did you play music from a generation before theirs? Like old people are generic, born in the black and white movies past, only? Every date reference they made was to the sixties.

This movie is brilliantly constructed and deeply disturbing. The scene changes are unusual (to me) but they keep the momentum going and work seamlessly. I disagree that Defoe’s admittedly nuanced and compassionate performance is his best-ever role; that would be quite a stretch. However, Brooklynn Prince’s performance is stunning from the moment she first appears to her very last scene. There is not the smallest false moment is her acting. Stunning! Just watch her act when she is just slumped on the ground waiting in the hot sun and not a word is spoken. This is talent on a grand scale. I can’t wait to see more of her. And Defoe. I am a fan.