It’s a really good, small-scale film focusing on the later years of a remarkably inventive but imperfect individual. Willem Dafoe gives a believable portrayal of Vincent van Gogh – he manages to capture both the artistic brilliance and the volatile nature of this gifted painter, even bearing a slight physical similarity. Rupert Friend is also effective as his brother Theo, who finds himself increasingly burdened; Osc…

This wasn’t really to my taste. I do want to acknowledge that Willem Dafoe is excellent; he truly stands out. His work in 'At Eternity's Gate' remains the sole aspect of this film from 2018 that managed to hold my attention. The other actors didn’t disappoint, but they also didn’t particularly enhance the experience for me. It seems well-intentioned, but as a whole, I simply didn't find it enjoyable. What I str…

I have to say right away that I found myself dismissing the frequent overhead shots of Van Gogh simply walking—walking, and then more walking—several times throughout the film. Some of the scenes lingered longer than necessary, although I suspect there was an intention behind them. I appreciate films that push boundaries or present ideas in unconventional ways, but it shouldn't feel condescending. I remained engag…

I understand what _At Eternity's Gate_ was trying to achieve from a visual standpoint. However, it wasn’t something I found enjoyable. The way scenes were composed made me feel uneasy, which I realize was likely intentional, but still didn’t work for me personally. Dafoe certainly deserves praise; his best actor Oscar nomination is warranted, and Mikkelsen also did excellent work—the scenes featuring the two of them …