Review of We the Animals (2018) by John S — 21 Aug 2018
BOYS WILL BE MEN.
Jonah is nine, he is wild, but most importantly, he is wild-eyed. One third of a brother blur, he romps through a frenetic life of unleashed youth in a carefree universe, documenting his dreams in a secret art journal.
Sounds idyllic, but It is all bittersweet. Ugly family strife turns their meagre but manageable world upside down, and how the brothers deal with their sudden ordeal shapes the movie. Filmed with a colourful lens, whether soaking in the backwoods greens, or the purple hue of a fat lip, "We The Animals" doesn't shy away from unsettling topics, but also lingers on simple beauty.
As a first timer on the big screen, Evan Rosado absolutely owns his complex morphing role of discovery. Still just a poor kid who plays in the dirt, draws a fantasy world, lives in the moment, Jonah's life is moving fast and unfortunately, there's growing up to do.
- hipCRANK.
This review of We the Animals (2018) was written by John S on 21 Aug 2018.
We the Animals has generally received positive reviews.
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