Stop over analyzing and killing the experience!

Rating: 9/10 (31 August 2018)

I was interested in this film the moment I saw the trailer. Aronofsky has a unique story telling ability and Jennifer Lawrence (despite people not even giving her a chance for god knows what reason) always impresses me with the roles she embodies. The trailer was ominous and vague and definitely intrigued me. However I didn't see it right away because it basically flopped during its release and I was nervous about being disappointed. Now the film is on Hulu and I finally gave it a go one night when I was home alone and I have to say I'm glad I didn't see it in a theater with stupid jump-scare-hungry kids.
I saw this movie as a heartbreaking nightmare. It starts off somewhat normal in somewhat of a reality; it has a timeless feeling and the overall tone is calm and serene. Over the course of the film, their existence is more and more disturbed until their entire world goes up in smoke (spoiler alert, literally). I was nervous about JLaw just playing JLaw and I wouldnt be able to separate the actor from ththe character, but she does a great job of capturing my heart in the beginning and then breaking it by the end.
Was I ever scared during this movie? Probably not. I dont think it's fair to call it a horror film and it only sets people's expectations off course from what it's trying to convey. If you want to see a metaphor for Mother Earth's creation by God and destruction by humans, see it.
To everyone that said "it's oversaturated with symbolism/no pay off at the end/no point to the story/ect.", stick to your Michael Bay movies and bye.