Indie Film Release Guide: November 12th [An ONTD Original]

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I've seen a couple of this week's releases already -

Belfast: Really didn't like this, which I know seems hard to imagine from the trailer. I won't get spoilery, but the cinematography is ugly, the storyline is weak as hell, there's no real point of view, and there's zero character development. That being said, the performances are fine and it's very watchable, so I expect a general audience will like it. But I will be disappointed as hell if this ends up winning Best Picture.

tick, tick... BOOM!: I will fully admit I am a theater kid at heart, so I realize that maybe this film will not appeal to everyone, but I absolutely loved it!! Andrew Garfield is incredible, and would easily be in the Best Actor convo if this wasn't a musical, and I hope he can get there anyway. Robin de Jesus is also fantastic! Everyone else is good, too, but no one else really has a big enough part to shine outside of the ensemble. The film is well-structured, and emotional without being manipulative. The music is incredible, and I really loved the cinematography. I am absolutely gonna go see this one again while it's still in theaters if at all possible.

I'll probably end up seeing the JR doc at some point, since I loved Faces, Places, but nothing else is really jumping out.

I've got The Power of the Dog tonight, and The Lost Daughter on Sunday... it truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

[justabwaybaby]

I'm glad you liked TTB! I was going to wait to see it after my dad left, but he suggested going tonight so hopefully that'll work out. I'm super excited!

[masterofmystery]

Lmao damn i was eager to see belfast too and will next week. Hopefully it’s not THAT bad

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Well, other people like it a lot! It won the TIFF audience award! Maybe I'm broken?? lol

[tillychar]

oof i was contemplating waiting on belfast coming to VOD and now i think that might be the right call! i'll see how i feel in a week since i was tentatively planning to see it in theatres around then lol

[veep_throat]

belfast looks like such a bore omg

[thatgum_youlike]

yuh i had a feeling belfast was gonna be like that. too bad. my bf is still looking forward to it tho :/

can't wait to hear what you think of the power of the dog and the lost daughter!! hopefully afi fest will have its shit together now, i feel like they are always a mess operationally lol

[fyuf]

Belfast was enjoyable enough and I can see why it won people’s choice at TIFF because it’s obviously very much tailored to be audience-friendly. But, as I think you’re suggesting, the desire to not make any sort of statement with the film (especially given the subject matter) it what ends up hurting it.

[tadpool]

good to hear TTB was good, i was interested in it so i'll make time to watch it this weekend