Review of Tag (2018) by Dufreshest — 27 Jun 2018

Tag Review: You're it.

Cinematography: 6.397/10 Tag has a good flow though has a few awkward-camera-dragging-still moments in the mall and forest scenes.  Costume Design: 7.347/10 There's nothing too out of the ordinary about anyone'sTag Review: You're it.

Cinematography: 6.397/10 Tag has a good flow though has a few awkward-camera-dragging-still moments in the mall and forest scenes. .

Costume Design: 7.347/10 There's nothing too out of the ordinary about anyone's attire for each of their circumstances though attire is a reference point which progresses the story. .

Film Editing: 7.129/10 The forest and mall scenes are important in bringing the audience closer to the extent of the developing relationships on display. Yet, moments in the scenes feel awkward - not in a disturbing way, but - more so in a visually-stubbing way.

Make-up and Hairstyling: 4.312/10 There's nothing too extravagant going on which is surprising since celebratory weddings tend to focus heavily on décor, fashion, location, organization, styling details, etc. Tag focuses heavily on the developing relationships on display between all participants of the game.

Sound Editing: 8.392/10 Tag has a lot of throwback songs set at the right moments that distract from the film in a good way though heightens my enjoyment of the film. Yes, I do open and use Shazam a few times during the film.

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Visual Effects: - /10 Okay, I'm going with not applicable here. .

Story: 7.821/10 The true story as the basis of the film Tag is interesting though in connection with the film is a bit confusing since there seems to be a much larger group of participants in reality. The film's story is jagged and tricky which seems to be intentional with the flow of the story especially towards the film's conclusion. I'm glad the film put light on the actual story and the importance of playing.  .

Acting: 7.332/10 Is it weird that a lot of these actors in scenes of anger, cunning, frustration, and malice are most provoking and ground the film well? Perhaps any playful atmosphere being taken over by extreme seriousness may experience an extreme grounding? The acting seems flitty due to the fact that each character has their own storyline developing - to a more minor or greater extent, in comparison- though all roads lead to ideas focusing most heavily on adulthood, friendship, and play - the styles of acting vary so much along the way - for better or for worse.

Personal: I really watch Tag because I remember being very lanky, skinny, and slow in elementary school. I began playing a lot of variations of tag and became one of the fastest in my class. It might not seem like a big deal to you but experiences during my youth contribute to my life in a myriad of ways.

Overall: 6.961/10.

-K.D.

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