Barbarian (2022)
Rollercoaster of 2022.
Presentation:
The film has a good conservative look 1.85 aspect ratio. The thrill is not gone - it's nerve racking and you will never guess what happens next. There are so many red herrings leaving you with pure enjoyment for this perfect Saturday horror mystery flick. There are some tense scenes and truly joyful moments. Cast is great, despite deceivingly ordinary/corny dialogue. It'll all be worth it at the end.
Story:
The film has so many things going on. Although some characters are bumbling and the dialogue can be cheesy, it fits the ultimate atmosphere as it shouldn't take itself too seriously. The problem is you won't realize this until you are half way in when the true premise emerges. You think the movie is one thing and it turns out to be another and has such a well thought out direction and progression. You have some meaningful commentary despite appearing trite at first.
Conclusion:
Surprise after surprise, this film is a rollercoaster of emotions keeping you guessing and guessing. The film constantly deceives you giving you genuine twists. You think it's one thing but actually another and you'll finish the film pleasantly exhausted. A creative modern script that is a whole lotta fun.
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