Review of What They Had (2018) by Compi24 — 24 Jun 2020
One of the first movies I've seen in quite a long time where literally no cast member pulls in a bad performance. Of course, it helps when you have such a who's who of heavy hitters like "What They Had" does.
Swank, Shannon, Danner, Forster & Farmiga all act their proverbial asses off and it's quite the feat to behold. Further, as far as writer/directorial debuts are concerned, Elizabeth Chomko can most certainly hold her head high in light of this effort.
It's a well-realized narrative from top to bottom, with the last act really delivering on the expected emotionality in a truly effective manner. There are even a few shots and creative choices made that end up lending themselves to the impact of certain scenes or thematic ideas.
The Chicago setting, for this viewer in particular, was also a welcomed personal touch. Definitely would recommend this one.
This review of What They Had (2018) was written by Compi24 on 24 Jun 2020.
What They Had has generally received positive reviews.
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