Review of Downsizing (2017) by Amheretojudge — 28 Jan 2018

Why did this happen..

Downsizing An idea isn't everything and this movie is a fine example of it. Yes, it has its heart in the center of it and has genuine effort in writing and direction but it completely fails on offering the audiencewhy did this happen..

Downsizing.

An idea isn't everything and this movie is a fine example of it. Yes, it has its heart in the center of it and has genuine effort in writing and direction but it completely fails on offering the audience what they were promised. Surprisingly as we know, it has a premise of an animated feature and much like it, it is finely detailed as it had to create its own world (in a way) and this is the only note where the movie scores for these little amusing things are the only thing helping one survive this overlong script. Downsizing lacks a gripping screenplay, better editing, fast pacing and a particular palpable environment (it fluctuates a lot; the first act is completely different than the others, it doesn't quite fits in). Matt Damon and Christoph Waltz are equally good in it but surprisingly so is Hong Chau; she is perfect in her role. And in the end, Alexander Payne is the man responsible for all of it and as far his direction or execution is concerned he puts all his effort in each and every frame; one can completely see it, but on the writing part he fails to either surprise or entertain the audience. Downsizing is sweet and beautiful filled with hope (not for the viewers though) but has an overlong second act and a disappointing climax.