Review of Mandy (2018) by Ahmedaiman1999 — 17 Dec 2018
TRIPPY, GROTESQUE, EPIC, DEVILISH, and BEAUTIFUL. Mandy is one hell of a movie!
Ingenious use of foreshadowing, and unique, yet excessive use of symbolism. Garish portraits, and frames dipped in eye-blindingly bright neon colors. Unearthly metallic score by the late Jóhann Jóhannsson. Mandy is a wild poem with a straightforward revenge story represented through hellish art.
Every single actor/actress is flawless, most notably Nic "Rage". Andrea Riseborough's performance as the titular character is fantastic. Linus Roache, however, isn't flawless; because his freakishly incomparable performance surpasses this word. I can't imagine any actor who could give such an unnerving performance as the maniac cult leader, Jeremiah. Let alone his peerless bygone look. This is really one of the most perfect villain castings ever!
Besides some ostentatious and unnecessary use of symbolism. I think the setup is overlong, and there is an inconsistency in the rhythm of the movie; especially, and strangely, at its wildest moments that caused some monotony. Other than that, I have nothing else against it. Also, the vivid and bizarre visual experience is more than enough to keep me quite engaged. The Clockwork Orange fan, Panos Cosmatos is going to be one of the greatest, and most idiosyncratic directors.
(8.
This review of Mandy (2018) was written by Ahmedaiman1999 on 17 Dec 2018.
Mandy has generally received positive reviews.
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