The constantly shifting timeline is sure to leave many viewers confused, as this is a smart film that’s made for moviegoers who pay close attention and relish every seemingly insignificant detail on display. When Edward sends Susan a copy of his latest manuscript (the novel titled “Nocturnal Animals”), she begins to discover a somber truth about herself, her previous relationship with Edward, and the torment from consequences that fester after a decade of resentment and regret.įord seamlessly weaves three different timelines for his characters: the early years of their relationship, present day disappointment, and the fictional story within the story. The film, based on the Austin Wright novel “Tony and Susan,” tells the story of divorced couple Susan ( Amy Adams), an art gallery owner, and Edward ( Jake Gyllenhaal), a writer. Ford is a true visual artist with not only an impeccable eye for stunning moving portraits, but he’s a talented screenwriter as well.įord effortlessly and skillfully balances two very strenuous narratives within one lurid, complex tale.
His gorgeous direction is filled with unparalleled finesse and ingenuity, making his films true works of art it’s amazing how a clothing designer can so flawlessly shift from the world of fashion to the world of film.
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It won't be a movie that'll appeal to everyone - it's a bit too dark and intense for that (and that opening credits scene though lol) - but for anyone interested in psychological thrillers, it's a must-watch.Tom Ford is quickly cementing himself as one of my favorite film directors, a man with such an impressive, original eye for visual beauty that it’s almost unfair to others who work in the medium.
Really well-done from a technical perspective as well, with some excellent cinematography and a beautiful soundtrack. Never thought he could pull off a disgusting psychopath character so well. Jake and Michael Shannon are excellent, as per usual, as is Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Amy Adams surprisingly wasn't as prominent as I thought she would be, given that she's the top billed actress but she was still great. In fact, the novel story was considerably more interesting than the "real" one - which I suppose was probably the point, showing how, for as much of a fancy, stylish life that Susan wanted, her existence is rather mundane and miserable.Īcting was fantastic all around. One of the tensest scenes I've seen in a while and totally made me forget that it's "fictional" in the world of the movie. Special shout-out to that opening scene of the novel on the highway - holy shit, that was nerve-wracking and hard to watch. Their messy breakup turns them into completely different people than who they thought they were - just really well done storytelling. It's a brilliant callback to when Susan claims that she's a pragmatic and cynical realist, while Edward is the hopeless romantic with his head in the clouds. I loved the contrast of the world of the novel, which felt grimy, raw and real, and Susan's "real" world, which had this strange artificial, fake vibe to it. "Enjoyable" is probably the wrong word because it's a thoroughly unnerving and bleak experience but it really was quite powerful. Really found it to be an excellent piece of cinema. But Jake Gylenhaal, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon = must watch. Didn't really know much about it other than the fact that it was one of those "story within a story" narratives. Man, this one is definitely gonna stick with me for a while.
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