A Ghost Story Movie Review
It's difficult to pin down what exactly director David Lowery wants audiences to feel while they view his new film, "A Ghost Story". On one hand, the film showcases brilliant imagery, along with a haunting soundtrack. On the other, it's a philosophical slog, about love and the universe. Maintaining a consistently slow and unusually indulgent vision, "A Ghost Story" can be a frustratingly fascinating piece of work if you keep with it.
A man named C (Casey Affleck) and a woman named M (Rooney Mara) live quietly together, ultimately trying to live their life in peace. As a tragic event occurs to C, a ghost haunts the final remains of the house.
Affleck and Mara are subtly devastating, and cut right into the soul at moments. But other than a few scenes, there isn't much dialogue (until one of the final speeches) that gives context to their relationship. It's mostly for the audience to ponder after the credits roll.
But the film has it's share of problems. For one, Lowery is so intent on creating his vision, that it gets lost in some bizarre and unnecessary scenes. The themes at times seem too large for the movie to handle, and with such a small budget, creativity lacks. Maybe with a bigger budget, and some more dialogue, the final product might have been a bit tighter structurally.
"A Ghost Story" is a meanderingly, ambitious film about leaving a mark on the world. Sometimes infuriating to watch, but always capable of leaving me breathless.
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