A film with the impeccable acting, beautiful on-location cinematography, a relatable, thought-provoking plot- every element is executed with pinpoint precision and finesse; it's a testament to The...
A film with the impeccable acting, beautiful on-location cinematography, a relatable, thought-provoking plot- every element is executed with pinpoint precision and finesse; it’s a testament to The Art of Storytelling on the Silver Screen. The story is simple, three people get stuck for the Christmas holidays in a boarding school. It’s cold, lonely, and boring for the parties involved. The adults drink to cope with whatever pressures they live with. The young man resorts to bad behavior and altercations with the teacher in charge. Director Alexander Payne knows how to create an artful film, and “The Holdovers” is no exception. It’s at once Indie and Art House while simultaneously being mainstream and easily accessible; in short, it’s a film for everyone that actually feels like a genuine crowd pleaser instead of a pandering mess. Here is a film that feels and looks like something out of the early 70s. The Holdovers is a strong and warm-hearted piece that gives actors roles with powerful lines, without any Reliance on flashy editing and being overwhelmed by special effects. It’s a strong film with superb acting by the main leads. They have great chemistry together.
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