Sophie (Frankie Corio) is an 11-year old Scottish girl who lives with her mother. Sophie and her father, Calum (Paul Mescal), who lives in London, travel to a Turkish resort for a vacation together. The film takes place during the 1990s.
This is a very highly acclaimed film that is loved by many so I feel badly about missing out on the enjoyment of it.
The bonding between father and daughter is moving but it doesn't seem to be enough to sustain the length of a movie. Subtlety is the formula in each scene. There is a lack of plot development which helps most movies maintain interest. And muddled, incomprehensible dialogue is a liability. An exception is a scene in which Calum recalls to Sophie a sad event when he was neglected by his parents. There are signs that Calum has a troubled life but this could have been further explored.
More can be appreciated when knowing important parts of the true-life story of writer/director Charlotte Wells and this is briefly explored by the film's end. But other directors have done better at using special techniques to make the apparently mundane anything from touching to fascinating. The technique of "Aftersun" is like watching the average home movies of someone we don't know. In fairness, the two lead actors play well together.
For most, this film was magnificent but unfortunately, I found it to be dull and disappointing. - dbamateurcritic.
This is a very highly acclaimed film that is loved by many so I feel badly about missing out on the enjoyment of it.
The bonding between father and daughter is moving but it doesn't seem to be enough to sustain the length of a movie. Subtlety is the formula in each scene. There is a lack of plot development which helps most movies maintain interest. And muddled, incomprehensible dialogue is a liability. An exception is a scene in which Calum recalls to Sophie a sad event when he was neglected by his parents. There are signs that Calum has a troubled life but this could have been further explored.
More can be appreciated when knowing important parts of the true-life story of writer/director Charlotte Wells and this is briefly explored by the film's end. But other directors have done better at using special techniques to make the apparently mundane anything from touching to fascinating. The technique of "Aftersun" is like watching the average home movies of someone we don't know. In fairness, the two lead actors play well together.
For most, this film was magnificent but unfortunately, I found it to be dull and disappointing. - dbamateurcritic.