Review of Wildlife (2018) by Moviemitch96 — 12 Nov 2018
This film marked the directorial debut of independent film star Paul Dano, and I must say that he has very natural eye and attention to detail and subtlety with each of his scenes in this film, really showcasing the emotions in each of his actors.
The film follows a teenage boy coming of age during the 60s in Montana as he finds himself caught between a strained and dwindling relationship between his parents following his father's departure to go off and fight wildfires.
The film feels pretty simple and straightforward, but is also quietly heartbreaking at times, offering a raw and honest look at parental and family drama. Carey Mulligan (whom I've always considered to be such an underrated actress) is at a career-best here, and Jake Gyllenhaal is equally as strong alongside her.
Overall, it may be relatively simple and small-scale, but the performances make it feel raw and real often enough to make it stand out, even if previous films have covered similar ground relating to family and parental drama.
This review of Wildlife (2018) was written by Moviemitch96 on 12 Nov 2018.
Wildlife has generally received positive reviews.
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