Review of Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) by Christopher H — 23 Aug 2013
'Ain't Them Bodies Saints'. Quite simply, EVERYTHING works. Seriously. Character-driven perfection.
The dead-on pacing allows for the deep development of four characters in a relatively short runtime; the cast helps too. This has to be the best acted ensemble of the year. Keith Carradine does way more with his on-screen time than I expected. Ben Foster's ultra-restraint and Rooney Mara's nurturing, conflicted mother/wife deserve special mention.
When I say everything, I do mean everything. The score, the cinematography, the direction, the writing, the editing. None of it is overly flashy. What they all do in unison is build around the characters, giving a timeless feel to the story. A story which may have been told before, but examined by David Lowery through a different lens, focusing on the quieter moments.
This review of Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) was written by Christopher H on 23 August 2013.
Ain't Them Bodies Saints has generally received positive reviews.
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