Aaron's Thoughts
My first Mike Leigh film, but I obviously need to catch up on the rest of his filmography. There is something so authentic about how Pansy & her immediate + extended family are portrayed here. There isn’t any attempt to condemn her & how she moves through the world. Instead, we are just shown moments both quiet & secluded & loud & obnoxious. Moments that juxtapose how she lives her life in contrast to how those around her live. Moments that show the real pain she is dealing with. Moments that show how those around her navigate her & her actions.
It’s those collection of moments that say the quiet parts out loud, even if they aren’t verbalized throughout the film. Which is my favorite kind of filmmaking. The kind that has respect for the intelligence & emotional awareness of the audience.
What a great film! Really hope that Marianne Jean-Baptiste gets the fifth slot for best actress.
