The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
It is clear that this is Aster getting to terms with more intense filmmaking so the narrative isn't as rich as his feature films and the dialogue is hammy at times. With that said, Aster's new perspectives and themes within the horror genre are continuously impressive. Using the idea of abuse and subverting what the usual angle is in that theme feels very refreshing. There are ideas here that really show what Aster is capable of and the themes he would continue to show in his full length features.
Mini Review: It is clear that this is Aster getting to terms with more intense filmmaking so the narrative isn't as rich as his feature films and the dialogue is hammy at times. With that said, Aster's new perspectives and themes within the horror genre are continuously impressive. Using the idea of abuse and subverting what the usual angle is in that theme feels very refreshing. There are ideas here that really show what Aster is capable of and the themes he would continue to show in his full length feat...
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