![]() If stories that collapse into each other do it for you, then this is the movie for you.In a crowded movie schedule barreling towards the end of the year (and some of the bigger releases still to come), it is good to slip in a big-name movie that goes left from the typical formulas that holiday movies typically fall into. Nocturnal Animals is authentically intriguing and an absolute must-watch. But alas, they weren’t, and perhaps that is the genius of this film. But, conversely, no closure is given to what is occurring in the outside world, so I wanted more. While it may not play as most would have it, there is a finality. But, finally, worthy of mention is the closure of the manuscript. Final Word on Nocturnal Animalsīy the end, the viewer will muse about many things. Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Armie Hammer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Laura Linney deliver a stellar performance. The casting choice only complements this flow. The flow is so smooth it becomes challenging to determine which is the most mesmerizing. The way the plot ebbs and flows from the film to the manuscript is a work of art. From that point, the intrigue only builds. For example, after finishing one macabre section of the book, she feverishly reaches out to her daughter to ensure she is okay. Throughout the tale, she seems to project what is happening in the story and apply it to her waking reality. Why would Susan assume the manuscript was about her? In an interesting point in the film, Susan refers to herself as a nocturnal animal when confronted with a lack of sleep. Not only is she awakened, but she is taken aback. To her amazement, the manuscript is a masterful tragic story with a sad ending wherein she is awakened. Then almost instantaneously, the viewer is taken into a demented story as she pours into the manuscript. Within the box is the draft of a novel aptly entitled Nocturnal Animals. Those struggles became a crucial ingredient in the messy mix leading to the divorce.Īs the story progresses, the viewer learns that Susan receives a package after several years of not hearing from her ex. Her ex, though loving, struggled with his craft. However, love was not adhesive enough to keep the knot tied between her former husband. Nocturnal Animals centers around Susan Marrow, a struggling art gallery owner twice married. Regardless, it’s important to note if one does not have the stomach for morbid nudity, fast-forwarding through the opening is the best option because the beginning is as alarming as a sudden five-alarm fire. However, based on the good things I heard about the film, I decided to give it a chance. Then, the viewer is instantaneously hit with weirdly unsettling imagery, which may be too much for the average viewer. Nocturnal Animals begins with a mass of colorful, celebratory confetti. His work on Nocturnal Animals was so well received he earned an Oscar nomination. But even the directorial hat fits him well. Directing, however, is his newest hat, for he only has two directorial credits to his name, the latest being Nocturnal Animals. ![]() ![]() Not only is he a director, he’s also a fashion designer, screenwriter, and producer. A Few Words on Tom Fordįord is a man of many hats. Therefore, what one takes from this piece is at the viewer’s discretion. However, it must be said the piece resembles an abstract work of art. This film is exciting and, at moments, spellbinding, which well explains the 7.5/10 rating received on IMDB. ![]() Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 film directed by Tom Ford, which fits firmly in the thriller genre with hints of psychological horror.
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