Sorry, Baby

so beautiful

I don't want to dislike this, but the longer it went on, the more I started disliking it. For a directorial debut, Eva Victor is a triple threat, not only directing but also writing and starring in her own film. I instantly clicked into the atmosphere and casting for the first 30 minutes or so, and then, unfortunately, I lost interest. The only real carrying factor is its subject matter, which I think was almost perfectly projected. Other than that, the direction and story, or lack thereof, lost my attention and recommendation, as well as rewatchability.

8.8 - A beautiful, personal, authentic, tender & realistic directorial debut for Eva Victor.

One single (I think?) trailer view a few weeks ago did not set me up for what this was. It took me until the second “act” or “year” to fully buy in, but once I did I was wholly moved by the end.

While I can’t directly relate to the “bad thing” that happens to Agnes, I do completely understand the feeling of isolation you get when something bad happens & the world seems to move on around you at lightning speed while you still can’t completely comprehend your own emotions.

Eva Victor is captivating in her quiet but emotional lead, but John Carroll Lynch is my personal MVP. He provides a very small but extremely pivotal piece of the story, delivering a delicate & kind speech to Agnes that is that perfect blend of the right kind of love at the right time that can really help in trauma recovery & rarely comes from where you’d expect.

It probably needs to be said there are heavy themes here, & the style is also quiet and conversational instead of active, which I know I love but isn’t for everyone.

I don’t know if it has a lot of rewatchability for me personally. And I can’t help but expect that the subject matter will sadly make this unapproachable for too many people, but I hope it gets the love & recognition it deserves.

Very beautiful. Somehow, they made it a peaceful movie with minimal chaos, even tho the movie is centered around a life changing event for Agnes.

8.5/10
Very funny movie that manages to keep the tone it goes for throughout. Even during the dark parts, they found ways to make it lighthearted and show that life’s best moments are still out there waiting for you. The timelapse house scene is haunting but tastefully done without showing anything graphic, which makes it resonate that much more

A sad & beautifully sleepy film about the sour world. For those feeling alone when things get worse and how we can feel stuck and unable to move on in a world that seems to have no room for us and our struggles. But there’s a silver lining, slim but there always