Written by
Smitha Joseph
Review for the film "
The Lighthouse"
Runtime:
1 Hour 49 Minutes
Similar To:
His Three Daughters,
Hold Your Breath,
Happiness Is,
The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection
CAST & CREW
The movie “
The Lighthouse
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” was directed by Robert Eggers and produced by Robert Eggers, Youree Henley, Lorenco Sant’Anna, Rodrigo Teixeira, and Jay Van Hoy. The film’s writers are Robert Eggers and Max Eggers. The film features
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, William Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes, Kyla Nicolle, Shaun Clarke, Pierre Richard, Preston Hudson, Jeffrey Cruts, and Sully Seagull. Mark Korven composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Jarin Blaschke, and the film’s editor was Louise Ford.
Plot
The film is set in the 1890s and follows Ephraim Winslow, played by Robert Pattinson, as he arrives at an isolated island for his four week term of being a lighthouse keeper, and work under the supervision of Thomas Wake, played by William Dafoe. Wake makes Winslow do all the heavy work on the island and forbids him from entering the lantern room. Winslow has hallucinations of monsters and logs in the sea, and is annoyed by a one-eyed seagull but is warned not to harm it as it would bring bad luck. On the day before his departure, Winslow kills the one-eyed seagull after being attacked by it. That night, a vicious storm hits the island, thus preventing Winslow from being evacuated. Their ration was spoiled by the storm and instead of reserve ration they find liquor. The film follows them as they slowly lose their sanity on the island, fight starvation, and drink themselves to oblivion.
Star Performance
Robert Pattinson and William Dafoe deliver spectacular performances in the film, and perfectly portray their characters descent into madness.
Analysis
The film is grey and has a gloomy atmosphere throughout. The characters’ agony makes it feel like viewers are witnessing their worst nightmare unfold with great detail.
What’s There?
• The film maintains a thriller atmosphere throughout and has the gloomy atmosphere that complements it
• Stellar performances from Robert Pattinson and William Dafoe
• A captivating storyline
What’s Not There?
• The film has a scarcity of horror elements and just feels like a tantalizing thriller
Verdict
The film has a captivating and unique plot, good cinematography, and stellar performances from the lead actors. So, the film would be a good watch for thriller and drama enthusiasts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Drama, Biography, Mystery, Horror
Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe
1 Hour 49 Minutes
18-10-2019
Plot revolves around Drama, Biography, Mystery, Horror, etc.
4
3.47
No, it's rated A
No, it will be available soon on Netflix
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