"Beyond The Hills" is without a doubt compelling. Stretching beyond subject matters themselves, the film explores beautifully the thin layers among human relationships, especially when these relationships work primarily under strict environmental patterns. I did find certain scenes to be unnecessary and slightly hoped for better dialog but the outcome was still beautiful. I think it is a film which holds full potential to make you undergo many sentimental transgressions; you will find yourself feeling uneasy due to the very realistic representation of the events, you will shiver during the intimate moments and you will, to say the least, gasp during the final act. The two protagonists are giving exquisite performances; they both have this tremendous quality of emotionally transfixing you right at heart through their very presence and small individual movements. Cinematography is breathtaking; certain scenes were pretty darkish but mostly natural light works wonders. Recommended, quite obviously.
Review of Beyond the Hills
