Review of The Lighthouse (2019) by Jomatchue — 27 Oct 2019
"The Lighthouse" is a stunning psychological thriller with beautiful cinematography and haunting performances. Director Robert Eggers uses a simple premise to create an engrossing and memorable viewing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I liked aspects of his previous film, "The Witch," but I found the third act underwhelming. "The Lighthouse" is a vast improvement - and a great example of how to get a horror movie right.
Willem Dafoe, who's always good, does an amazing job. Having been familiar with Robert Pattinson only from his unremarkable turn as Edward Cullen, I was pleasantly surprised by his intense but complicated performance.
The music, sound design, and visuals of "The Lighthouse" are captivating. However I found a few scenes poorly lit, and Willem Dafoe's dialogue is difficult to understand due to the thickness of his sailor dialect.
But despite a few problems here and there, "The Lighthouse" is a powerful tale of insanity and isolation. 8/10.
This review of The Lighthouse (2019) was written by Jomatchue on 27 Oct 2019.
The Lighthouse has generally received very positive reviews.
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