Just saw this film last night. I can't remember the last truly dark comedy I saw that was equal parts dark and comedy. The film tackles some complex subjects with such absurdity that it borders on farce, led by strong performances from the three leads, with Alessandro Nivola being the clear stand out.
He's such a captivating villain because throughout the film you do get the impression that he genuinely cares about Casey and the development of his "manhood". He's a charasmatic "Sensei", bordering on cult like. He inspires loyalty, until Casey starts seeing the cracks in psyche.
The film, at it's core, is a scathing condemnation of toxic masculinity presented in a sardonic way. I thought it was excellent, I'd easily give it a 7.5 or 8/10.
Submitted July 19, 2019 at 08:07PM by CrashRiot https://ift.tt/30K5QsW