Written by
Pradip Bhat
Review for the film "
Nightmare Alley"
Runtime:
2 Hours 30 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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The movie “Nightmare Alley” was directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by
Bradley Cooper
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, J. Miles Dale, and Guillermo del Toro. The film’s writers are Guillermo del Toro, Kim Morgan, and William Lindsay Gresham. The film features Bradley Cooper,
Cate Blanchett
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,
Toni Collette
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, William Dafoe,
Richard Jenkins
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,
Rooney Mara
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,
Ron Perlman
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,
Mary Steenburgen
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,
David Strathairn
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, Mark Povinelli, Peter MacNeill, Holt McCallany,
Paul Anderson
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, Lara Jean Chorostecki,
Jim Beaver
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,
Clifton Collins Jr
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.,
Tim Blake Nelson
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, and David Hewlett. Nathan Johnson composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Dan Laustsen, and the film’s editor was Cam McLauchlin.
Plot
The film’s protagonist is Stanton Carlisle, played by Bradley Cooper. In the beginning of the film we see him hiding a corpse under the floor of a house and then set fire to the house. Wandering around aimlessly, he enters a carnival and watches a geek show. He is offered a temporary job in the carnival which he accepts. He later takes on a permanent job in the carnival at the owner’s insistence and works alongside Madam Zeena, played by Toni Collette, who performed the clairvoyant act in the carnival, and her husband Pete, played by David Strathairn. Madam Zeena and Pete teach Stanton how to use their code language and their cold reading techniques. Soon, Stanton leaves the carnival along with Molly, played by Rooney Mara. Stanton finds success in a psychic act for the wealthy elites, but is corrupted by money and fame, and his relationship with Molly deteriorates because of this. The film follows Stanton as he is corrupted by fame and riches and his morality and sanity degrades more and more.
Star Performance
Bradley Cooper is phenomenal as Stanton. He has perfectly portrayed his characters greed, vulnerability, and instability. Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, David Strathairn, and Rooney Mara also give stellar performances.
Analysis
The film describes the protagonists’ descent into madness. The film tracks the protagonists deteriorating mental state as he is drawn deeper into the web of power, wealth, and fame.
What’s There?
• The film has expansive and detailed sets that transport the viewers to the 1930s
• The film has impeccable camera and lighting work
• The film features stellar performances from Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, David Strathairn, and Rooney Mara
• The film has a dark and thrilling storyline
What’s Not There?
• The film feels a little slow during the first half of the story
Verdict
“Nightmare Alley” has an alluring and dark story that would draw the viewers into its enchanting, twisted world. The film is a must-watch for thriller and drama enthusiasts.
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