Dallas Fisher

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva, & Sasha Calle; all names that should be gracing the silver screen for years to come. With a cast of hot stars like this, you’d think you’d have an indie hit on your hands. It’s a shame that this wasn’t more interesting.

This is an important queer story set in a time where relationships like this were not accepted. It utilizes up close camera work and feels super personal to everyone involved in the process. I understand characters needing personality and something to do, but an Ocean’s 11 type storyline mixed with a few random other adventures didn’t mesh. The drama was disconnected and wasn’t adding up with characters all mainly communicating through pillow talk. Most of them were unlikeable and it was hard to tell what you were supposed to be feeling towards each person.  

Visually this movie was pretty to look at while also feeling amateur. I wish Daniel Minahan had taken the camera off the ground; you aren’t Terrence Malick. Some of the visual styles make it hard to tell when it is filmed, which can be good for story meaning but difficult to look at. There was lovely music throughout and even had an amazing original song that I could see nominated come awards season.

It’s a pleasant movie on the surface but ended up feeling like a miniseries from Peacock that won’t be talked about ever again because of its basic and downright boring nature.  

5.5/10