Review of The Neon Demon (2016) by Avant S — 30 Sep 2016

5/5 The pacing hits a couple bumps around the middle but besides that The Neon Demon finds Nicholas Winding Refn back in his element, complete with all the bright colours and bizarre atmosphere you could ask for.

This is a tough film to review because I'm not entirely sure I can describe why I loved it so much. I guess it contained so many little things that either sent a shiver down my spine or pasted a huge smile across my face.

I think this is also the most gorgeous film I've seen from NWR yet. Even when the scenes are calm and seemingly ordinary, they are still framed in such a haunting way. Every moment of The Neon Demon has a deep, grimy sense of evil below the surface.

Not to mention the incredible soundtrack which elevates the vibrant tone even more. Overall, this was a surprise even for a fan such as myself. I can't wait to revisit it.