Review of The Seagull (2018) by Lucy Popescu for CineVue — 07 Sep 2018
Something about the film’s tone fails to convince. Chekhov was the master of subtext and lauded for his compelling psychological naturalism. On screen, though, the characters’ desires come across as melodramatic and their impulsive actions lack Chekhov’s subtlety.
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This review of The Seagull (2018) was written by Lucy Popescu and published by CineVue on 07 Sep 2018.
The Seagull has generally received mixed reviews.
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