I was very interested in seeing a new movie from Panos Cosmatos, especially given my appreciation for his earlier work, Beyond the Black Rainbow. Learning that Mandy had a larger budget and seemed more carefully planned only heightened my anticipation. However, after watching it, I feel like Cosmatos didn’t live up to the strengths of his first film and instead highlighted some of his weaknesses as a director. This i…

The movie prioritizes aesthetics above all else, taking that approach to an extreme degree. It’s undeniably beautiful to look at, occasionally even mesmerizing, but ultimately lacks any real purpose. The dialogue is often absurd and hard to endure, and the film moves at a glacial pace, creating a frustrating experience overall. That's not to say it has nothing going for it; the visuals are a strong point, as is the m…

I find _Mandy_ to be a film very much in line with my tastes, though it isn’t flawless. It's safe to say I appreciated all the elements that make up _Mandy_, like the visuals, the music, the violence, and any other unusual touches it might have. However, _Mandy_ takes an incredibly long time to really begin. Usually, a slow pace wouldn’t bother me, but my issue with this film is that the first half, which serves as s…

This film isn’t for mass audiences; it occupies a very specific space—a blend of psychedelic visuals, horror elements, and touches of humor. It really resonated with me. There are some truly striking images and sequences, packed with surreal imagery. So much is happening on screen. My initial impression is that certain portions might have benefited from being trimmed down, but I’m not entirely sure... I'll need to se…

I watched this film recently and initially didn’t care for it. I probably wasn't in the right frame of mind to appreciate it fully, if I'm being honest. However, it lingered in my thoughts afterward, and I found myself unable to shake it. Ultimately, I grew to like it quite a bit and plan on watching it again soon. The film is beautiful to look at, and the music works wonderfully with what’s onscreen. The soun…