Review of Starry Eyes (2014) by Brad H — 14 Nov 2014
Kevin Kölsch's and Dennis Widmyer's taunt direction and clever cinematics really bowled me over when I saw the L.A. premiere in September.The film haunted me for an entire week afterwards due to the relentless tension built in it through exquisite lighting, editing, music scoring, and the pair's direction.
However the most impressive ingredient in STARRY EYES is the stunning break-out performance by Alexandra Essoe in the lead role! This up & coming actress enriches her character with mind-boggling integrity, honesty, and vulnerability throughout the entire film.
The transformation that Essoe completes with her character from beginning to end is an absolute marvel to see. This is one of the most physically demanding and visceral portrayals I've ever seen on the big screen, and I was in awe of Essoe's willingness and courage to lay it all out there like she does.
STARRY EYES could very well prove to be a huge career kick starter for Alexandra Essoe.
This review of Starry Eyes (2014) was written by Brad H on 14 Nov 2014.
Starry Eyes has generally received mixed reviews.
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