Review of Aftersun

Aftersun (II) (2022)
9/10
Not everyone will love this work of art
8 November 2022
This film paints a picture of a tortured soul with the most delicate brush strokes. Following father and daughter on a holiday abroad, this is a beautiful observation of a childhood holiday. At the same time, it's a masterful study of a man's daily struggle with his mental health.

I read from the reviews that there are very divided opinions. Perhaps if you've never struggled with depression you will just see a slow paced movie about a dad and his daughter on holiday. But if you have, you might see this as one of the best films about depression that you're seen for ages.

For a film about depression I found it strangely uplifting. I can think of no reason for that other than it's because it is so bloody good.
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