Review of First Cow (2020) by Truerock — 14 Mar 2021
So, if you have arrived on earth from an alternate dimension and had never heard of Kelly Reichardt and then immediately went to view First Cow... you would probably think, "What the heck am I watching?".
This is obviously not a particularly approachable film. It is not for mainstream audiences. There are no car chase scenes. There are no assault rifle gun fire. There is no bodice-ripping hot sex. So, you are probably thinking, "Why would I want to watch this movie?". The answer for most people, "You do not want to watch this movie".
Nevertheless, there is a large number of individuals who find Kelly Reichardt movies mesmerizing.
Rather than trying to explain it to others, I would suggest you try one of her movies out and see if it is the kind of thing you enjoy. I'll forewarn, it is a visual experience more than auditory. So, be prepared to carefully take in the visual and realize there is not a lot of talking.
Perhaps start with "Night Moves" which is probably her most approachable film and gradually work your way to something like "First Cow".
Personally, I am so glad there is room for Kelly Reichardt to make her films.
This review of First Cow (2020) was written by Truerock on 14 Mar 2021.
First Cow has generally received very positive reviews.
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