Sorry, Baby

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.

A therapeutic watch when you’re ready for it. Should come with a trigger warning: descriptions of rape.

A therapeutic watch when you’re ready for it. Should come with a trigger warning: descriptions of rape.

It was a good story but moved too slow

I am confused 😭