You Were Never Really Here
Directed by Lynne Ramsay
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
A traumatized veteran tracks down missing girls for a living, but when Joe's nightmares overtake him, a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Dante Pereira, Larry Canady
Member Reviews
A film where the violence is often shown off camera or at a distance, with the focus being on the aftermath, rather than the act. Phoenix nails the trauma of PTSD, stalking around with an intimidating physical bulk. I loved the music, and of course it's by Jonny Greenwood. Great movie.
phoenix is always a great actor so worth a watch if you are a fan. the story was decent enough.
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That was a weird bit of cinema. Lots of atmosphere, though a kind of meandering story. Nevertheless, entirely watchable. Joaquin Phoenix is an amazing actor and the blonde teen girl did a mighty fine job too.
Slight subversion of a payback/revenge movie. Joaquin great as usual. If you're here for creeps getting punished, it technically happens but it's not really the focus of the film. More about how one processes trauma