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Toothless is but one of many creatively crafted dragons in the film. Unlike the CGI-based cinematography, which often calls to mind the epic sweep of Peter Jackson with glorious pans across its digitized landscapes, the film??s dragons are awkward and strange. With outsized heads and teeth that jut out at uncomfortable angles, these are not the majestic and mysterious beasts of so many other films-—they are odd and misshapen, just like people. The movie’s message of empathy is thus underscored by its imagery...
...birthday party, the consequence of a pernicious schoolgirl prank. This trauma pierces through the narrative’s overall angst because of the sincerity of Lauren’s anguish. Both of these moments are acutely upsetting, though perhaps the most memorable and tear-jerking scene is the film??s last...
...Me” will probably disappoint you. The film is kind of a love story, yes, and Robert Pattinson is as delicious as ever. However, this film is mostly just brooding and grim, threaded with tension but marred by pretension. Ultimately, the poignant scenes scattered throughout cannot salvage the film??s disjointed nature and inconsistent pacing...
...There is simply too much of the “poor rich boy” sentiment that reeks of a poorly executed homage to Salinger. At one point in the film, Aidan even accuses Tyler of being “nihilistic,” which is surprisingly accurate. The film??s “carpe diem” message is lost in its saturation of emotional fits and Tyler’s fixation on his brother’s suicide. Even the central theme is not entirely supported as the film??s resolution is ambiguous; Tyler...
This lack of narrative focus is reflected in the film??s lack of an overarching conceptual theme. While Malloy flirts with several, his inability to construct one comprehensive thesis leaves the film unfulfilling and incoherent. Early on, it’s a straight-ahead concert film. Then, it’s a tribute to the band’s oddball stage mannerisms. Then, it begins to explore the intricate and fascinating relationship between Meg and Jack. One revelatory glimpse of the two, in which a sheepish Jack consoles Meg after driving her to tears with a piano ballad...