Eli (2019) has an interesting idea and a twist that manages to hold your attention, even though it isn't perfect. It’s about a boy with an illness who is taken to a peculiar place for treatment, which establishes a feeling of suspense and unease. The story becomes more intense as Eli gets worried about the unusual procedures and the difficult relationships within his family, culminating in a complex ending. Howeve…

I’m not going to detail what happens in the film, but it really held my attention throughout. The performers are excellent, the narrative is captivating, and the conclusion possibly even elicited a smile and chuckle from me—though that could simply reflect my peculiar taste. It's certainly something you should see.

Ciarán Foy, who previously directed _Citadel_, a film from 2012 that I think deserves more recognition, was the reason I decided to watch _Eli_ without knowing much about it beforehand. I anticipated liking it simply because of his involvement. Unfortunately, my expectations weren't met. The visual effects used to depict Eli’s skin condition—the way the rashes appear and vanish—were remarkably well done; I really did…