Chevalier for me is a film that could have been so much better, and had all the right tools, but falls short of it's true potential. I'm landing with a 7/10 here, and while I think that's slightly on the higher end, it also reflects not only a somewhat objective view, but fits my personal feelings towards it very well. I was kind of expecting the film to be this massive powerhouse of music, tension, drama, and all building and building up unto this final moment where there's this big powerful ending and it leaves the viewer stunned. All in all, that's kind of what it is just never quite as good as it could be. The story itself is decent. It can feel drawn out at times for sure, and overall the pacing of the film is definitely a little strange occasionally. There is, unexpectedly I should say, a fair amount of humor in the film and at times it can take away from the tension and emotions that are being built. Chevalier does build and build, but it feels like it should have been so much more. The score is phenomenal, the acting is superb, the hair, makeup, and set design are beautiful, and the story should be intriguing and have this edge of your seat tension while building these themes surrounding Chevalier. It has all the right tools, yet Chevalier just doesn't quite hit.
Review of Chevalier
