Review of The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) by Calvincrack — 24 Oct 2022
A moving film that is easy enough to follow but not always easy to figure out. The characters are all extremely honest with each other at the surface level, which is refreshing, and yet there is a pervasive melancholy to the whole affair.
Why the bitterness, why the sadness in this idyllic seaside village? I think everyone will find something in the film they can relate to in both a positive or negative way. It's a real work of art.
The lighting, which seems mostly natural, is exquisite. Many scenes have a painterly quality to them. The claustrophobia in someone's small home, contrasted against the sweeping endless vistas of the coast create the impression of a world waiting to be explored.
..just out of reach. An attempt has been made with this story to lift up an unusual rock and see what's underneath. It's brave, assured storytelling by a filmmaker in command of the craft and the actors are up to the task.
The lead performances are masterful. It's an exceptional film though highly unusual, so I can imagine it won't be everyone's cup of tea. But I say see it for the amazing offbeat humor, fine performances, beautiful scenery, and you may walk away as I did with some rather profound questions about human nature.
Score: 9.
This review of The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) was written by Calvincrack on 24 Oct 2022.
The Banshees of Inisherin has generally received very positive reviews.
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