Review of You Were Never Really Here (2017) by Frankrog29 — 13 May 2018
I think I've found it - the best movie of 2017. After the excellent We Need to Talk About Kevin, Lynne Ramsay has outdone herself with You Were Never Really Here. She has proven herself to be one of the best directors working today.
This movie is a tour de force reminiscent of Taxi Driver. It's one of those rare movies in which the acting, direction, and soundtrack combine to create a work of art that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Though the movie is often violent and disturbing, there are many moments of beauty as well, such as Nina quietly counting backward while riding in the car or water slowly dripping off of her hair. Joaquin Phoenix, as usual, is a revelation.
He absolutely deserved his Best Actor award at Cannes. Also, Jonny Greenwood has created probably his best score to-date for this film. Some of the music reminds me of Remain in Light by Talking Heads.
VERY cool.
This review of You Were Never Really Here (2017) was written by Frankrog29 on 13 May 2018.
You Were Never Really Here has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
