Every time I begin a new film I have one underlying wish: please be something that sticks with me and makes me want to watch it again the following day. Unfortunately, the vast majority of movies - even the good ones - don't fulfill this wish for me. The Witch: The Subversion did.
While the movie isn't particularly original, it still managed to feel fresh.
Some have and will complain that it takes too long to get going, but I was never not engaged and furthermore, the slow build up really allows the 2nd half of the film to be more rewarding. I was more invested in the protagonist as a result.
Which brings me to the final and main reason that I love this film: the lead performance. Phenomenal. It's amazing how quickly things can change with an expression and/or a smile.
I'd recommend anyone who's going to watch this to go in completely fresh without watching any of the trailers or clips.
While the movie isn't particularly original, it still managed to feel fresh.
Some have and will complain that it takes too long to get going, but I was never not engaged and furthermore, the slow build up really allows the 2nd half of the film to be more rewarding. I was more invested in the protagonist as a result.
Which brings me to the final and main reason that I love this film: the lead performance. Phenomenal. It's amazing how quickly things can change with an expression and/or a smile.
I'd recommend anyone who's going to watch this to go in completely fresh without watching any of the trailers or clips.