I had a great time with Cuckoo, but I'm admiring it the more I ponder afterward. Every new plot development made sense with the overall themes of transplant (or even forced) parenting and the fear of outsiders invading your space. I related to the main character's struggle fitting into this new family dynamic, cause I also felt alienated after my mother's marriage, moving, and even more so after the birth of my much younger half sibling. The little girl is actually Gretchen's half sister, by the way. GREAT REVIEW!
I came out of this film like the hell did I just watch? Also that third act was not my favorite, felt like the script writers had no idea how to end the film
I really appreciated your analysis of this; especially mentioning that these Neon/A24 "elevated" horror films all tend to have amazing acting performances, breathtaking shots/cinematography, but a lackluster or less than average narrative. I saw this Friday night 6:30 showtime at an AMC theater close to me in the Chicago suburbs. It was screened in one of the larger theaters and it appeared to be more than halfway full. I've seen my share of "arthouse" films with wonky/confusing/non-linear narratives throughout the years but almost always I had to drive into Chicago to see those at a theater that primarily screens indie films. Seeing this in the burbs with an audience who might not be so familiar with films like this kinda made me chuckle afterwards thinking that the majority of that audience probably left thinking "WTF did we just watch!?!" 😆 However, even though I didn't really grasp what was fully happening with the narrative/plot I do plan on giving it a rewatch once it hits the streaming services. Also, like you said, I definitely plan on checking out this director's other works!
It's cool a film like this is getting more exposure to audiences outside of indie theaters! Our theater was also in a suburban area and was pretty full!
I think the motivation is control and some messed up idea of scientific "research". The idea of control would also tie into the greater theme of reproductive rights and how in real life men are the ones controlling what people do with their bodies. Even at the end both of the men were more worried about Gretchen and Alma as pawns not as people. There are so many more things I noticed but I am far too tired to type them all out haha. Great video! Can't wait to see the tv glow one! That's one of my favorite movies of the year, thee favorite if you're only counting movies released this yeat
I need to see this one still. Unfortunately I went to see Borderlands instead (which was a huge mistake.) Today I went to a screen unseen at AMC (it was Skin Care, a decent thriller) and then Wednesday they are having an early showing of Strange Darling which I have to see. Then Thursday Alien Romulus premieres and I have to see that. I'll get to this one eventually.
I have come to think that horror movies are much more about atmosphere and mystery rather than plot. Just give me an amosphere of haunted mansion and I'm good. I don't really care what happens.
touching on the motivation for Dan Stevens - he explains in the movie its for conservation just like the nature in the nature reserve. He did not create the creatures. they were there first. He comes at it as a scientist wanting to study and conserve the species. I disagree with the narrative being unclear or lacking as some comments have said. It was a fun ride and I loved it! :)
I had a great time with Cuckoo, but I'm admiring it the more I ponder afterward. Every new plot development made sense with the overall themes of transplant (or even forced) parenting and the fear of outsiders invading your space. I related to the main character's struggle fitting into this new family dynamic, cause I also felt alienated after my mother's marriage, moving, and even more so after the birth of my much younger half sibling. The little girl is actually Gretchen's half sister, by the way. GREAT REVIEW!
You are seeing the Lynch influenced making movies now in full speed, and its great❤
I came out of this film like the hell did I just watch? Also that third act was not my favorite, felt like the script writers had no idea how to end the film
I loved this movie! I ate a bunch of edibles beforehand, so maybe that helped. I will definitely go see it again soon!
I really appreciated your analysis of this; especially mentioning that these Neon/A24 "elevated" horror films all tend to have amazing acting performances, breathtaking shots/cinematography, but a lackluster or less than average narrative.
I saw this Friday night 6:30 showtime at an AMC theater close to me in the Chicago suburbs. It was screened in one of the larger theaters and it appeared to be more than halfway full. I've seen my share of "arthouse" films with wonky/confusing/non-linear narratives throughout the years but almost always I had to drive into Chicago to see those at a theater that primarily screens indie films. Seeing this in the burbs with an audience who might not be so familiar with films like this kinda made me chuckle afterwards thinking that the majority of that audience probably left thinking "WTF did we just watch!?!" 😆
However, even though I didn't really grasp what was fully happening with the narrative/plot I do plan on giving it a rewatch once it hits the streaming services. Also, like you said, I definitely plan on checking out this director's other works!
It's cool a film like this is getting more exposure to audiences outside of indie theaters! Our theater was also in a suburban area and was pretty full!
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I think the motivation is control and some messed up idea of scientific "research". The idea of control would also tie into the greater theme of reproductive rights and how in real life men are the ones controlling what people do with their bodies.
Even at the end both of the men were more worried about Gretchen and Alma as pawns not as people.
There are so many more things I noticed but I am far too tired to type them all out haha. Great video! Can't wait to see the tv glow one! That's one of my favorite movies of the year, thee favorite if you're only counting movies released this yeat
Thank you! TV Glow is also my favorite of the year so far!
I need to see this one still. Unfortunately I went to see Borderlands instead (which was a huge mistake.) Today I went to a screen unseen at AMC (it was Skin Care, a decent thriller) and then Wednesday they are having an early showing of Strange Darling which I have to see. Then Thursday Alien Romulus premieres and I have to see that. I'll get to this one eventually.
This was easily the best film this year
I have come to think that horror movies are much more about atmosphere and mystery rather than plot. Just give me an amosphere of haunted mansion and I'm good. I don't really care what happens.
Have you seen Decay? One of the best horrors I have seen in a long time. I did a spoiler review of it. You should do a review of it.
touching on the motivation for Dan Stevens - he explains in the movie its for conservation just like the nature in the nature reserve. He did not create the creatures. they were there first. He comes at it as a scientist wanting to study and conserve the species.
I disagree with the narrative being unclear or lacking as some comments have said. It was a fun ride and I loved it! :)
I totally missed him saying the creatures were there first! Thanks for pointing that out! I need to revisit this one.