Review of Thoroughbreds (2018) by Amheretojudge — 29 May 2018

If not appropriately bred, certainly is electrifying..

Thoroughbreds Thoroughbreds; if not appropriately bred, is certainly electrifying and genuinely moving in its structure that is different than one's usual thriller-drama. The cameraif not appropriately bred, certainly is electrifying..

Thoroughbreds.

Thoroughbreds; if not appropriately bred, is certainly electrifying and genuinely moving in its structure that is different than one's usual thriller-drama. The camera work and background score is horrifyingly uproaring and has an uncanny resemblance towards the feature "Birdman" in such technical aspects. The script is bold and revealing which is their "in" among the viewers and the makers being aware of it uses it wisely. The tone of the feature is rich, clean and visually pleasing where the credit goes to stunning production and costume design (even the sloppy characters in here are more poised than any other features). It's poignant premise that churns itself on background never changes a shade or let's it effect on screen and the reason being, the unbreakable if not practical, bonding of the lead characters which is light and breezy contrary to its premise. Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke in their parallel roles are convincing as troubled teenagers seeking their characteristics through their own eerie perspective which is something to explore in here. Cory Finley is no short on execution and gets the anticipated vision on screen. The screenplay although gripping and layered, is somewhat hollow in its own creation which itches the viewers even after leaving the screen. Thoroughbreds is a must-see character driven feature that is completely dependent on the bonding of the lead characters and an attempt to grasp something beyond its reach (which is admirable) but unfortunately is all moot at the end of the line.