Review of Peacock (2010) by Kim M — 18 May 2010
On the surface the film is pretty straight forward, but when you journey deeper, the emotional complexity of the film is compelling and heartbreaking. The world of routine that John Skillpa lives in becomes so quickly derailed [one could say, like a train car in the backyard] as Emma Skillpa slowly starts to experience life for the first time.
The complexities here are subtle, and really outstanding performance from Cillian Murphy [who really is excellent is pretty much anything he is in] as both Emma and John. And the final shot [spoiler] of Emma's silhouette sitting rigid in the chair then quietly slumping forward is so perfectly telling in its simplicity [the weight of guilt, the burden of routine, and the joyless life of loneliness she is stuck in].
This review of Peacock (2010) was written by Kim M on 18 May 2010.
Peacock has generally received mixed reviews.
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