Review of Beau Is Afraid (2023) by Audiostoned — 27 Apr 2023

I walked into this film expecting to leave disoriented or pleasantly surprised, or potentially both. I didn’t particularly like hereditary, but thought Midsommar was a humorous and well crafted film.

I refused to watch the trailer so I could experience this film blind with no expectations or foreknowledge of the plot. I’m glad I did. I would just say don’t take this film too seriously (it’s a farce) and a very enjoyable comedy fever dream of absurdity.

It has a very dark sense of humor and I couldn’t help but feel bad for this character, but over a 3 hour time span you eventually just let go and enjoy the ride. I laughed out loud at one scene which I haven’t in a theater in some time.

The film is 20 minutes too long and indulgent. Some of the cruel humor is a little lost on me, but when this film is funny it is seriously funny. Highly recommended.