Watched Nov 17, 2023
It’s a shame that so many of the script’s foundational elements mandate that the film be a dark comedy. While I appreciated the darker moments, I wanted them to feel dramatic. I had hoped for an anti-celebrity commentary and instead got an anti-celebrities commentary, which doesn’t feel nearly as appropriate. In fact, that somewhat small inadequacy renders the film disproportionately ineffective in communicating a message worth listening to. Nevertheless, a stunning performance from Nicolas Cage and one I look forward to returning to.