Review of First Reformed (2018) by Brent_Marchant — 25 May 2018
An utterly captivating examination of faith, despair, the search for happiness, and the need to strike a balance between our spiritual and secular lives. While some elements are a little dragged out, much of the film sizzles with an underlying intensity that you can feel as the story unfolds.
With what is undoubtedly Ethan Hawke's best screen performance, a surprisingly strong portrayal by Cedric "the Entertainer" Kyles in a serious role and phenomenal cinematography, writer-director Paul Schrader has put together a film that gives us all much to contemplate, as well as emotional impressions that will stay with us long after we leave the theater.
Handily one of the best releases of 2018 thus far.
This review of First Reformed (2018) was written by Brent_Marchant on 25 May 2018.
First Reformed has generally received positive reviews.
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