Review of Calvary (2014) by Josh O — 09 Jul 2014
Calvary is the new film from John Michael McDonagh who's first film was the very enjoyable and darkly comic The Guard. Calvary still retains the black comedy of his previous film but this time around it focus more on the drama rather than the irreverent humour.
Anchored by an incredibly nuanced performance from the very underrated Brendan Gleeson that follows Father Lavelle as he tries to hold onto his faith and continue to do his job as the world around him begins to fall apart.
No matter how judgemental, compassionate, unfaithful, loving or righteous a person can be forgiveness is a virtue that has now long been forgotten in the rather cynical world we have now. It is a virtue that is present though out the whole film and one that we really need more of.
Though the film is quite bleak that doesn't stop it from being a beautiful film with many touches of humour without being tonally disjointed. This film is beautifully crafted with gorgeous cinematography, a very spiritual score too.
This review of Calvary (2014) was written by Josh O on 09 Jul 2014.
Calvary has generally received very positive reviews.
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