Waves (2019)

Waves: Directed by Trey Edward Shults. With Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie. Traces the journey of a suburban family – led by a well-intentioned but domineering father – as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

“I love a good story, and to be honest this film has quite a simple, albeit interesting and emotional story. But this film isnu0026#39;t about just a simple sad story, itu0026#39;s about the emotional connection between the characters. The cinematography is astounding.. great colour, close ups and longish periods of seeing an extended reaction. Might sound completely dire, but actually the actors were up to the challenge and create unique and engaging characters who you genuinely feel for. And isnu0026#39;t a simple good/bad film or people. You can see flaws and loveable traits in them all. The way the director characterises adolescent love is intense, genuine and beautiful. It really is a work of art, not because itu0026#39;s strange (it isnu0026#39;t) but because it manages to capture emotions in such a realistic way that delve into your own heart, in a way that you couldnu0026#39;t even do yourself. I have not seen a film that was able to do what this film did. Despite not having a particularly engaging story, I was indulging in every second of this film, mesmorised.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSo why just an 8? Iu0026#39;m not really sure. It deserves a 9, but part of me thinks there should be a more complex story behind it, even though itu0026#39;s not really necessary. In some ways it reminded me of Moonlight, but the atmosphere and subject very different.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI recommend to anyone that is able to cry at a movie (male or female), but the Marvel superhero film lovers and children/adolescents probably wonu0026#39;t engage with it. The rest of you.. go watch it.”