- Sensibility: An uncaught serial bank robber, a very curiously progressing relationship, and a strange involvement of others in bank-robbing scheme give for some pause, but otherwise the narrative is well communicated.
- Cinematography: Film has clear artistic direction from the start. Great framing, production design, makeup, and costuming. A sequence of aerial shots are particularly great, like the panning aerial
shot over army barracks. Also lighting is excellent and is used as a story-telling device.
- Energy: Great watch. Only lulls a bit right before Cherry goes off to join the army and an extended, epilogue ending that feels unnecessary.
- Narrative: The story is intentionally crude and satirical at moments, but tries to be emotionally heavy-hitting at others. This back-and-forth works to some extent, but it's hard to take the narrative
too seriously when the banks are called "The Bank" and "Shitty Bank." However, the film does an excellent job of capturing a very particular type of aimless young man and the downward spiral created by
his reckless or rash decisions. It's unforgiving in its message even though it is shrouded in humor.
- T-Points: The film received two bonus points: one for the relentless, fear-mongering message the story dares to tell and one for a stunning, career making performance from Tom Holland.
An underrated gem in my opinion. Great performances, great artistic vision, and a story that is shocking, funny, dark, and relevant all combine to make a solid film.
Number of Watches: 1
