The films released in 2019 continue to stand out as some of the strongest today. It's widely acknowledged that 2019 offered many excellent movies for theaters, and I consider _waves_ to be among them. Amidst those box office successes, there was a smaller, lesser-known film called _waves_. It’s a movie about experiencing life—the challenges and blessings it brings, the peaks and valleys. The story explores nume…

The film 'Waves' makes a clear attempt to be an important independent movie, using flashy camera work and carefully chosen music selections; however, this focus on style seems to overshadow the effort to create compelling narratives about its characters, relying instead on visual tricks in lieu of substantial writing. This ultimately results in a very long viewing experience—the film runs for 135 minutes—that feels l…

**_Bleak, but not despondent; brilliant, but not for everyone_** It's common to describe films as "challenging," and that certainly applies to writer/director Trey Edward Shults’s previous works, _Krisha_ (2015) and _It Comes at Night_ (2017). While these earlier movies seem different from the more realistic story of _Waves_, they all explore families facing intense struggles. And yes, like his prior films, _Waves…

I didn't know what to expect going in, but I immediately sensed that I had seen something special as soon as the credits rolled. It's difficult to discuss because the film doesn't adhere to a standard storyline. However, I think movies like this tend to linger with you longer, and the emotional impact will be remembered for years. Basically, I’ll attempt to stay focused while trying to explain it. ‘Waves’ is an…

Without question, this is easily the strongest movie released so far.