Colour and Darkness

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2018)

This movie is pretty mind boggling in my opinion, so this is just my take on it.. A movie where existentialism and introspection are both prevalent and beautifully intertwined throughout the entire film. This is the kind of movie I found myself contemplating and discussing for hours after with friends and or myself. Lena and her team, all women scarred by traumas in their life embark on a search, seeking answers for something greater (the shimmer). However as they delve deeper, each character has their moments of reflective insight in which they realise they need to look inward to find answers. (Specifically when Lena enters the lighthouse , she has this beautiful scene with a mirrored version of herself, every move she makes, it makes, it begins as a struggle as when she tries to fight and run from it, it just fights back and catches her, until she becomes at peace with it, it's only then when she escapes) This is all showcased through the breathtaking cinematography and deep colour pallet that engulfs this enviornment. Let's not forget, there is a brilliant blend of classic sci-fi and a flavour of horror, the scene with that bear, that is utterly haunting on every level. The juxtaposition of breathtaking colour and art, and the dreary undertone of the unknown & the everchanging refraction of DNA really provides the viewer with a unique and breathtaking visual journey, regardless of what you make of the multi faceted story possibilities.