Harold Fryn toiveikas taival (2023)

Harold Fryn toiveikas taival (2023). 1h 48m | K-12

“Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton. Thatu0026#39;s all I needed to know to go see this film. Both deliver incredible performances ranging from that unique British wit, the inevitable pulled heartstrings to having it outright ripped out of your chest.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThematically, the film asks us to let go of the things we think we need – the things that hold us back. Which Maureen (Wilton), wife of Harold for at least a few decades, rightfully takes quite personally. You wonder why Maureen just letu0026#39;s Harold leave, but we discover later sheu0026#39;s not completely in the right, either.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eUnfortunately, the supporting cast feel forced, two-dimensional and pepper Haroldu0026#39;s journey purely to impart information that could be taken or left behind. This isnu0026#39;t helped by the stunted pacing and frequent B-roll cutaways to presumably things Harold wouldnu0026#39;t have seen if hadnu0026#39;t set off on his adventure.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe social media/celebrity element leaves a bad taste in the mouth, and his first follower appears endearing at first but then descends into cult follower territory trying to find meaning from someone elseu0026#39;s cause.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAgain, I cannot emphasise enough the stellar performances by both leads. Iu0026#39;m tearing up just watching the trailer while writing this. The film is let down by its supporting cast and weird editing.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI didnu0026#39;t know this was based off a book so I canu0026#39;t make any comparisons with the source material.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBut if I were to give this a second viewing, Iu0026#39;d only watch the scenes with Harold and Maureen interacting with each other, with one notable exception: when Harold asks for a glass of water in a café. Heartbreaking.”