Review of Love, Antosha (2019) by Brent_Marchant — 01 Sep 2019

A career cut short by tragedy may not seem like it would provide much material to work with, but, when it comes to the prolific work of actor Anton Yelchin, there's plenty to draw upon -- and to look back upon in awe and melancholy.

This new documentary about his life and work shows just how much living he packed into his 27 years, with so much more left in the tank that he never got a chance to express. Director Garret Price's bittersweet tribute to a multitalented (and underappreciated) artist features a wealth of clips from Yelchin's nearly 70 film and TV appearances and his many musical performances, along with a star-studded array of interviews from those who worked with him, those who knew him as a friend and the parents who adored him.

Despite some occasionally sluggish pacing in the first 30 minutes, the film nevertheless manages to evoke a curious mixture of wonder, sadness and fondness in recognition of someone taken too soon.