"The Sisters Kardos" is a movie set in the midst of the covid 19 pandemic in 2020. Revolving around the traumas and mysteries of the kardos family. It's a female driven movie which showcases the interesting dynamic between four sisters dealing with their own traumas and struggles. It's directed by Gabe Rodriguez. Starring Gia Galardi, Searra Sawka, Gina Gagliano and Josie Hull.
"The Sisters Kardos" is a gripping and emotionally charged family drama that explores the complexities of trauma, grief and the power of human connection. With a timely and relevant backdrop of the covid-19 pandemic.
The four Kardos sisters Carolyn, Jen, Sam and the youngest of them all Lucy are essentially living together in their New York apartment, while their parents are in Italy. The pandemic strikes and they are all stuck there. We then get to see the interesting dynamic between the sisters unfold slowly, each of whom has a unique and compelling back story, except for maybe Lucy.
All the sisters are dealing with the trauma left by their abrupt childhoods. Lucy and Jen have the same biological mother, Sophie, but Carolyn and Sam have different mothers.
This messed-up childhood has created an awkward dynamic between the sisters. And being stuck together and getting curveball after curveball of misfortunes thrown at them force them to come out of their shells and really open up.
The film focuses on the traumas and backstories of each sister in a unique way. There are no similarities and the fact that different people react differently to trauma is highlighted, with each of the characters being unique and getting a backstory showing their perspective and view on the legacy their father left behind.
The character building for each of the sisters has been done really well, whether it's the teeny-tiny alcohol issue of Carolyn, slimey anxiety of Sam or the livestreams of Lucy. Every character is refreshing and has their own identity.
One of the most unique and great aspects of this movie personally for me is that the film doesn't shy away from showcasing sensitive topics. Such as mental illness or alcoholism or the racial injustice that happened with George Floyd.
Heavy topics such as these could always become a point of criticism and could always rub people in the wrong way, but in my opinion the film does a great job of showcasing these aspects with honesty and sensitivity.
Which brings me to the acting department, One of the most impressive aspects of "The Sisters Kardos" is the expertly crafted characters and outstanding performances from Gia, Searra, Gina and Josie
Each of the main cast stuck to their character through every scene of the movie and was able to showcase the unique nuances of each Kardos sister.
I especially loved how Gina Gagliano played the role of Sam , an anxious and traumatized girl. And as someone who has dealt with anxiety myself, the way she was able to express that is really commendable.
Not only the main cast but the supporting cast were strong as well, especially Mark Epperson(Teddy - the father) and Eve Austin (Sophie - the mother). All in all I have zero complaints from the acting cast of the film.
And to handle so many interesting and unique characters, to not let everything be a jumble and overwhelming, the direction of the movie needs to be spot on, and It's clear that the writer and the director of "The Sisters Kardos", Gabe Rodriguez has a strong ability to handle complex and sensitive subject matter with grace and authenticity.
The film's portrayal of family trauma, grief and personal struggles is both moving and relatable. The director's decision to weave the covid-19 pandemic into the narrative is particularly effective as it highlights the loss and upheaval all of us felt. It helps in grounding the film in a contemporary context, Mr. Rodriguez has created a story that audiences will undoubtedly connect with.
Additionally, the director's choice of putting a younger character such as Lucy as the narrator provides a fresh and unique perspective on the story, allowing for a balance of introspection and levity.
The film's visuals are also stunning, the thoughtful cinematography that captures the subtle emotional shifts and dynamics between the different timelines. Especially when the film switches across timelines, the use of different visual effects adds an element of excitement. Overall, the cinematography, except for some scenes where the shots seemed a bit too long, was a delight to watch.
The soundtrack of the movie was also good and it was successfully able to support and enhance the mood the film was trying to set. The end-credits sequence gets a song titled "New York Has Come Home" performed by Katie North which is great as well.
Overall, "The Sisters Kardos" is a well crafted and thought provoking movie, which is sure to leave you thinking about your past traumas and your family. The film is a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of healing from one's past trauma. This movie doesn't lose its grip at any point. It is a must watch for people who have dealt with trauma in their life.
"The Sisters Kardos" is a gripping and emotionally charged family drama that explores the complexities of trauma, grief and the power of human connection. With a timely and relevant backdrop of the covid-19 pandemic.
The four Kardos sisters Carolyn, Jen, Sam and the youngest of them all Lucy are essentially living together in their New York apartment, while their parents are in Italy. The pandemic strikes and they are all stuck there. We then get to see the interesting dynamic between the sisters unfold slowly, each of whom has a unique and compelling back story, except for maybe Lucy.
All the sisters are dealing with the trauma left by their abrupt childhoods. Lucy and Jen have the same biological mother, Sophie, but Carolyn and Sam have different mothers.
This messed-up childhood has created an awkward dynamic between the sisters. And being stuck together and getting curveball after curveball of misfortunes thrown at them force them to come out of their shells and really open up.
The film focuses on the traumas and backstories of each sister in a unique way. There are no similarities and the fact that different people react differently to trauma is highlighted, with each of the characters being unique and getting a backstory showing their perspective and view on the legacy their father left behind.
The character building for each of the sisters has been done really well, whether it's the teeny-tiny alcohol issue of Carolyn, slimey anxiety of Sam or the livestreams of Lucy. Every character is refreshing and has their own identity.
One of the most unique and great aspects of this movie personally for me is that the film doesn't shy away from showcasing sensitive topics. Such as mental illness or alcoholism or the racial injustice that happened with George Floyd.
Heavy topics such as these could always become a point of criticism and could always rub people in the wrong way, but in my opinion the film does a great job of showcasing these aspects with honesty and sensitivity.
Which brings me to the acting department, One of the most impressive aspects of "The Sisters Kardos" is the expertly crafted characters and outstanding performances from Gia, Searra, Gina and Josie
Each of the main cast stuck to their character through every scene of the movie and was able to showcase the unique nuances of each Kardos sister.
I especially loved how Gina Gagliano played the role of Sam , an anxious and traumatized girl. And as someone who has dealt with anxiety myself, the way she was able to express that is really commendable.
Not only the main cast but the supporting cast were strong as well, especially Mark Epperson(Teddy - the father) and Eve Austin (Sophie - the mother). All in all I have zero complaints from the acting cast of the film.
And to handle so many interesting and unique characters, to not let everything be a jumble and overwhelming, the direction of the movie needs to be spot on, and It's clear that the writer and the director of "The Sisters Kardos", Gabe Rodriguez has a strong ability to handle complex and sensitive subject matter with grace and authenticity.
The film's portrayal of family trauma, grief and personal struggles is both moving and relatable. The director's decision to weave the covid-19 pandemic into the narrative is particularly effective as it highlights the loss and upheaval all of us felt. It helps in grounding the film in a contemporary context, Mr. Rodriguez has created a story that audiences will undoubtedly connect with.
Additionally, the director's choice of putting a younger character such as Lucy as the narrator provides a fresh and unique perspective on the story, allowing for a balance of introspection and levity.
The film's visuals are also stunning, the thoughtful cinematography that captures the subtle emotional shifts and dynamics between the different timelines. Especially when the film switches across timelines, the use of different visual effects adds an element of excitement. Overall, the cinematography, except for some scenes where the shots seemed a bit too long, was a delight to watch.
The soundtrack of the movie was also good and it was successfully able to support and enhance the mood the film was trying to set. The end-credits sequence gets a song titled "New York Has Come Home" performed by Katie North which is great as well.
Overall, "The Sisters Kardos" is a well crafted and thought provoking movie, which is sure to leave you thinking about your past traumas and your family. The film is a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of healing from one's past trauma. This movie doesn't lose its grip at any point. It is a must watch for people who have dealt with trauma in their life.
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