Phenomenal.

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2020)

Caught this one a little late because I wanted to see it with my dad. Getting to see it in a theater just enhanced the overall experience. If you want to see this, make an effort to see it in a theater. The number one thing that the theater enhances about the movie is the cinematography. This is the movie that deserves to win Best Cinematography at The Academy Awards. At one point of the movie, there is a straight 30 minutes or so that is the best cinematography of the last 2 years by a landslide. You learn about the characters and their dynamics with eachother through their dialogue and how they react to the situations they are put in. The score was used so effectively and made the scenes so much more intense. Also, it (the score) was very good. I wanted to stay for the credits because I wanted to listen to it. I can't decide if this movie, Marriage Story, or Joker should win Best Score at The Oscars, but I'd be happy with any of these. The sound mixing was another extremely effective aspect of this movie, and to quote my dad, "The gun shots are the most realistic I've ever heard." This movie should absolutely win the Oscar for it's sound editing. I also really hope that the movie wins the Oscar for Achievements in Makeup and Hairstyling. All of the dirt, blood, and water in this movie looked so realistic and amazing, but Bombshell will most likely win the award. This movie, Parasite, and Knives Out are all tied for me as to what I think should win Best Screenplay. And finally, regarding Best Picture, as long as this or Marriage Story wins, I will be happy. And to top all of these things off, the movie takes place on my birthday.