The Devil All the Time definitely won't be for everybody. It's violent and tough to stomach at times, but it's also brilliantly acted and has some of the most intense scenes I've watched in a while.
The best part of this film is Tom Holland. He gives an incredible performance, and this will definitely be a turning point for his career. The rest of the cast is top notch as well. As far as the story goes, I think this is a great exploration of the trauma and hardships that can get passed down from generation to generation. It also explores the monsters and psychopaths that live right next to us who uses religion, sex, and power to take advantage of people.
The only criticism I have with this film is that it could've been longer. There's so many characters and storylines to the point where its 2 hour runtime isn't enough to give this movie the impact it wanted. I know this is unimaginable to people who can't watch a movie for more than 2 hours, but I wish this film was 3 hours. If this movie was a 3 hour epic that allowed the story to breathe, it could've possibly been a masterpiece. Even though it isn't a homerun, this is still an incredible film and one of the best of the year.
The best part of this film is Tom Holland. He gives an incredible performance, and this will definitely be a turning point for his career. The rest of the cast is top notch as well. As far as the story goes, I think this is a great exploration of the trauma and hardships that can get passed down from generation to generation. It also explores the monsters and psychopaths that live right next to us who uses religion, sex, and power to take advantage of people.
The only criticism I have with this film is that it could've been longer. There's so many characters and storylines to the point where its 2 hour runtime isn't enough to give this movie the impact it wanted. I know this is unimaginable to people who can't watch a movie for more than 2 hours, but I wish this film was 3 hours. If this movie was a 3 hour epic that allowed the story to breathe, it could've possibly been a masterpiece. Even though it isn't a homerun, this is still an incredible film and one of the best of the year.