Review of Louder Than Bombs (2015) by David M — 24 Jan 2017

A multi-perspective story of a family dealing with their famous photographer mother's suicide. It's a portrait of grief and loss that varies between insightful and melodramatic. Most actions aren't explained and can be attributed to loss.

You'll have a hard time caring about most of the characters who can be difficult to like, and the movie smacks of novelistic ambition. There are some poignant moments and strong performances, but it all feels weighed down under overwrought maudlin indulgences in dreary feelings.