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Title: Waves (2019)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kelvin Harrison Jr. | ... | Tyler | |
| Lucas Hedges | ... | Luke | |
| Taylor Russell | ... | Emily | |
| Alexa Demie | ... | Alexis | |
| Renée Elise Goldsberry | ... | Catherine | |
| Sterling K. Brown | ... | Ronald | |
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Krisha Fairchild | ... | English Teacher |
| Neal Huff | ... | Bill | |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Bobby | |
| Bill Wise | ... | Coach Wise | |
| David Garelik | ... | Ryan | |
| Justin R. Chan | ... | Chang | |
| Joshua Brockington | ... | Stan | |
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Albert Link | ... | Minister |
| Vivi Pineda | ... | Elena | |
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family - led by a well-intentional but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
I love a good story, and to be honest this film has quite a simple, albeit interesting and emotional story. But this film isn't about just a simple sad story, it's about the emotional connection between the characters. The cinematography is astounding.. great colour, close ups and longish periods of seeing an extended reaction. Might sound completely dire, but actually the actors were up to the challenge and create unique and engaging characters who you genuinely feel for. And isn't a simple good/bad film or people. You can see flaws and loveable traits in them all. The way the director characterises adolescent love is intense, genuine and beautiful. It really is a work of art, not because it's strange (it isn't) but because it manages to capture emotions in such a realistic way that delve into your own heart, in a way that you couldn't even do yourself. I have not seen a film that was able to do what this film did. Despite not having a particularly engaging story, I was indulging in every second of this film, mesmorised.
So why just an 8? I'm not really sure. It deserves a 9, but part of me thinks there should be a more complex story behind it, even though it's not really necessary. In some ways it reminded me of Moonlight, but the atmosphere and subject very different.
I recommend to anyone that is able to cry at a movie (male or female), but the Marvel superhero film lovers and children/adolescents probably won't engage with it. The rest of you.. go watch it.