by Anura Guruge
on February 8, 2022
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The Netflix trailer (above) was compelling enough, on the spot, for I to add it to my Watchlist. I watched it a few days later.
It sure did NOT disappoint. It was sumptuously & meticulously produced & the story was indeed gripping. It was good. Very good. Yes, definitely a psychological drama. Asks questions of you. Yes, there was a strong undercurrent of homosexual connotation — which I assume was intentional. But, it left you hanging. Nothing conclusive.
What struck me straight off the bat that it was, despite its setting, NOT an American made movie. It was a New Zealand production. They did a very good job. Just confusing why a New Zealand outfit would make a movie set in Montana. But, I am glad that did.
I knew that it had had rave reviews. But, 12 Oscar nominations — including Best Picture & Best Actor. This is my take.
What do YOU think? I am curious.
