Review of A Ghost Story (2017) by Compi24 — 17 Sep 2020

Though it's absolutely not for those with innately thin patience, David Lowery's "A Ghost Story" has a ton of depth to its quiet, minimalist, yet still somehow lofty narrative. From its musings on life, death and time, to its take on the meanings behind all three, the film is virtually replete with sobering, stark and beautiful ideas, gently goading the audience towards developing their own interpretations after the film concludes.

It's a total gem to look at as well, what with its arresting cinematography, terrifically well-thought-out scene transitions and its understandably melancholic approach to costuming and production design.

The beginning's a bit of a trudge — with the infamous pie-eating scene marking just one of the many long takes I honestly still find myself questioning the need for — but once you're past that, it's non-stop fascination.