Review of Causeway (2022) by Bertobellamy — 07 Nov 2022
'Causeway' takes Jennifer Lawrence to her 'Winter's Bone' days, although the experience doesn't prove as emotional as striking as that one. Director Lila Neugebauer constructs an extremely low-key story that explores the harrowing thoughts and feelings of a woman burdened by pain.
The PTSD theme is distressing at times; Lawrence does a fine job transmitting the exasperation of her character trying to live an everyday life again, but I think it doesn't go that deeper, especially with Brian Tyree Henry's James, who steals the film with minor but powerful interventions.
Nevertheless, 'Causeway' minimalist approach suits Lawrence very well, proving that these roles are her thing.
This review of Causeway (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 07 Nov 2022.
Causeway has generally received positive reviews.
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