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bertobellamyApr 21, 2023

Think of it as if Lars von Trier and Charlie Kaufman directed their own twisted version of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

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Miles_LongApr 27, 2023

Hilarious. This is comedy of the year. Every moment is completely absurd and laugh out loud funny. I had no idea what this movie was about going in, and man did I take a trip. Top tier artsy movie.

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RMckayJun 17, 2023

So, first off, I just want to say how much I would love to give this film a higher score just because of the sheer fun I had watching it. Fun factor is surely a 10. But to grade it just by fun-factor would be irresponsible as a amateurSo, first off, I just want to say how much I would love to give this film a higher score just because of the sheer fun I had watching it. Fun factor is surely a 10. But to grade it just by fun-factor would be irresponsible as a amateur critic, haha. It was surely a mess, albeit a controlled one. I've seen these controlled messes before and sometimes they work (Synechdoche NY by Kaufman) and sometimes they just fall flat on their faces (Cloud Atlas by Wachowskis). You gotta admire the depth Aster goes into on this big fat metaphors and slices of life condensed. Lot's of great Oedipal metaphors, mixed with 'seize the day' moods. I just had a blast deconstructing it. But at the end of the day it doesn't tie up nicely with a bow (or Beau, if you will, haha) like something like Kaufman would make. And also at the end of the day, we have to remember that we're dealing with a horror director here. So it's not quite as "heady" as it looks. But we've got some fabulous editing, great mixed media, a different kind of Phoenix shows up for this one, more subdued and quirky than ever, with a supporting cast that does just that, and does it well. Like I said, I would love to give this film a 9. And were it directed or re-written by someone like Charlie Kaufman, maybe it'd get there? But this was also a cluster of metaphors for cluster's sake and got a little messy. Definitely watch it! But I don't think you'll be jumping up to tell your friends afterward. You will have a good time though with this surrealist mind bender. One word to describe, 'fun'. Not mindblowing though. Which is what I was hoping for.… Expand

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PanchogulApr 24, 2023

Ver Beau Tiene Miedo en una sala repleta después de las 9 de la noche fue toda una aventura, son tres horas en las que sentirás principalmente curiosidad seguido de sorpresas, diversión y unas cuantas risas discretas producto del humorVer Beau Tiene Miedo en una sala repleta después de las 9 de la noche fue toda una aventura, son tres horas en las que sentirás principalmente curiosidad seguido de sorpresas, diversión y unas cuantas risas discretas producto del humor bizarro presente en toda la cinta, tiene constantes momentos en donde no sabes que carajo estas viendo al no poder descifrar si todo es real o algo sumamente surrealista. El fracaso en taquilla es lamentable pero justificable al mismo tiempo, en comparación con Hereditary y Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid tiene un presupuesto casi 4 veces mayor en desproporción a una distribución y promoción muy limitada y discreta lo que hace imposible que sea rentable además de que esta vez no es una película para todo el mundo ni para fans del "Terror Elevado", yo diría que dado que es una película que Ari Aster considera que siempre quiso hacer es que es tanto para sí mismo como para los fans más acérrimos de su trabajo, lo cual me incluye.

Joaquin Phoenix hace un trabajo increíble como siempre y el resto del reparto logra brillar en una historia donde su protagonista está permanentemente en pantalla.

Altamente recomendable para fans de Ari Aster pero no para el espectador casual muy a pesar de que en la función en la que estuve todos parecían disfrutar placenteramente la película.… Expand

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SoulWarfareJun 30, 2023

I love weird, unique and even crazy types of movies, which Beau is Afraid most certainly is. The movie is technically well-made with its visuals and cinematography. Joaquin Phoenix also gives an amusing performance of someone with insaneI love weird, unique and even crazy types of movies, which Beau is Afraid most certainly is. The movie is technically well-made with its visuals and cinematography. Joaquin Phoenix also gives an amusing performance of someone with insane anxiety, Unfortunately, the story is overstuffed and nonsensical. The first hour starts with a lot of intrigue but it becomes almost painfully dull after that. Weird things happen with no rhyme and reason, the multitude of stories and character threads don't connect, and the self-indulgent nature of this whole film. A big issue is the excessive and exhausting 3-hour runtime with its slow pacing. Doesn't help that there are so many scenes of just nothing happening, such as characters walking or sleeping. I give praise for doing a big swing on something original but this time it was a huge miss.… Expand

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AJ_13Apr 28, 2023

THE GOOD: Absolutely insane, brimming with ideas and originality. It maintains Aster's stamp despite being different (and worse) than Midsommar and Hereditary.

THE BAD: Being so long it's almost inevitable that it doesn't deflate at someTHE GOOD: Absolutely insane, brimming with ideas and originality. It maintains Aster's stamp despite being different (and worse) than Midsommar and Hereditary.

THE BAD: Being so long it's almost inevitable that it doesn't deflate at some point. Sometimes you get lost in its abstraction.… Expand

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TheSHChroniclesJun 18, 2023

Beau is Afraid is one of the craziest and anxiety-inducing movies we've experienced and we'll definitely be re-watching it multiple times
The production design and camera work is excellent. Especially that whole play sequence with theBeau is Afraid is one of the craziest and anxiety-inducing movies we've experienced and we'll definitely be re-watching it multiple times
The production design and camera work is excellent. Especially that whole play sequence with the voice-over gave us goosebumps. Joaquin Phoenix acts the hell out in this and Patti LuPone just kills it in the final act.… Expand

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liamexeJun 16, 2023

This terrible film on sentiments transports us to a mysterious universe. an expert in its field. We are Beau in its deep, black valley. We attempt to comprehend while enduring a barrage of weird and bizarre emotions. They are palpable in yourThis terrible film on sentiments transports us to a mysterious universe. an expert in its field. We are Beau in its deep, black valley. We attempt to comprehend while enduring a barrage of weird and bizarre emotions. They are palpable in your chest. We get strained, we must reproduce, it is a lot, but you keep going. You endure suffering like Beau. What a film! Best wishes to everyone who was involved, especially the writer and director.… Expand

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nnogohkoJun 5, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the film was a 9 or even a 10 out of 10 for me. The very un unsettling setting and the very unique direction kept my extremely engaged. The production design was stunning and the world of Beau is Afraid was one of the most interesting I have seen in a movie this year. I didn't really know what was going on and I was very excited to find out what happens next. Unfortunately, as the film moves into the last act, it becomes so self indulgent especially during the play in the woods scene and the final act reveal was very disappointing. I still admired the film's originality, Joaquin Phoenix's performance, and the amazing cinematography and production design. This film is definitely not for everyone.… Expand

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alanpotter17Apr 24, 2023

Psicanálise pura, com um Joaquim Phoenix inspirado, e um texto um pouco longo sim, é verdade, mas se você fizer a ligação do roteiro com o Complexo de Édipo e sua relação conturbada com a mãe, é uma história muito gostosa de acompanhar, comPsicanálise pura, com um Joaquim Phoenix inspirado, e um texto um pouco longo sim, é verdade, mas se você fizer a ligação do roteiro com o Complexo de Édipo e sua relação conturbada com a mãe, é uma história muito gostosa de acompanhar, com toques de fantasia e criatividade.
Beau é um sujeito urbano, que sofre de ansiedade e depressão, e morando só, numa cidade conturbada, ficamos na dúvida de quem realmente tem problemas mentais. A vizinhança caótica, o urbano sendo retratado de forma crua, tudo se torna muito orgânico.
Então ele parte de uma jornada em busca da mãe, na verdade meio que de forma involuntária, pois devido uma noite bem mal dormida (que não sabemos se foi um sonho), com toques de invasão e suspense, ele desmaia e já aparece em outro cenário, mais bucólico, com um potencial um pouco menor de impacto, é verdade, mas ainda assim com ótima caracterização.
A criatividade dos figurinos e a mente insana de Ari Aster estão afiadas aqui. Ao se deparar com a mãe, Beau enfrenta seus medos, relacionados à morte, à mentira, a laços familiares com pendências traumáticas.
É um filme de muitas camadas, uma pena que ficou cansativo demais para a proposta, mas tem-se em Beau uma busca na sua mente por provocar acertos e consertar os erros do passado, com um inconsciente muito mais difícil de lidar do que a mera superficialidade da exposição de um roteiro linear.
É um filme para sentir e, acima de tudo, um filme bem colorido, bem caracterizado, bem feito. Ari Aster ganha pontos por criar uma obra assustadora e laçada pela mente.… Expand

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pangipinguJun 17, 2023

This is what my nightmares are made of. Ari Aster should definitely consider making a movie based on my dreams. I've no doubt it would be his highest-grossing film yet. PS: I really admired the fact that despite its surreal and seeminglyThis is what my nightmares are made of. Ari Aster should definitely consider making a movie based on my dreams. I've no doubt it would be his highest-grossing film yet. PS: I really admired the fact that despite its surreal and seemingly devoid of logic context, Beau Is Afraid is in fact heavily backed by psychoanalytic notions.… Expand

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AudiostonedApr 27, 2023

I walked into this film expecting to leave disoriented or pleasantly surprised, or potentially both. I didn’t particularly like hereditary, but thought Midsommar was a humorous and well crafted film. I refused to watch the trailer so I couldI walked into this film expecting to leave disoriented or pleasantly surprised, or potentially both. I didn’t particularly like hereditary, but thought Midsommar was a humorous and well crafted film. I refused to watch the trailer so I could experience this film blind with no expectations or foreknowledge of the plot. I’m glad I did. I would just say don’t take this film too seriously (it’s a farce) and a very enjoyable comedy fever dream of absurdity. It has a very dark sense of humor and I couldn’t help but feel bad for this character, but over a 3 hour time span you eventually just let go and enjoy the ride. I laughed out loud at one scene which I haven’t in a theater in some time. The film is 20 minutes too long and indulgent. Some of the cruel humor is a little lost on me, but when this film is funny it is seriously funny. Highly recommended.… Expand

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thenakedmoleApr 18, 2023

Ari Aster's Freddy Got Fingered.

Extremely polarizing, weird, funny, most people will hate it, but a select few will worship it.

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TVGravyApr 25, 2023

I liked Hereditary and Midsommar, both of which I've watched in the theater. I believe Ari Aster has shown himself to be a competent director, capable of making interesting films backed with excellent performances. I thought it would be worthI liked Hereditary and Midsommar, both of which I've watched in the theater. I believe Ari Aster has shown himself to be a competent director, capable of making interesting films backed with excellent performances. I thought it would be worth it to check out his latest, Beau is Afraid. I found it to be a long, unrelenting, and disturbing film. I wouldn't be surprised if many label it as unwatchable, and I wouldn't blame them. This is going to be a very polarizing film. That said, I loved it. It is exquisitely shot, wonderfully acted, and hilarious. I was chuckling throughout the entire movie, while also feeling a wide mix of emotions scene after scene. It is a lot to take in, and even days after watching it, I still feel like I'm processing this movie. Beau is Afraid is a 179 minute nightmare, but I enjoyed every minute of it.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 22, 2023

As soon as it was over, a professional review I'd read popped into my head. That review said that Beau Is Afraid is the result of a director who was given too much freedom, and after weighing it for a while I admit that I fully agree withAs soon as it was over, a professional review I'd read popped into my head. That review said that Beau Is Afraid is the result of a director who was given too much freedom, and after weighing it for a while I admit that I fully agree with that opinion.

You can defend it in many ways, visionary is what I hear most, but on this occasion, Ari Aster went too far with the pretension.

And there will be enormous concealment to mask its issues with the excuse that there are too many elements buried in its plot. That you yourself as a viewer will need more than one viewing to examine, reflect and evaluate its content, and yet Aster, as he did with Midsommar in his two versions, in my opinion apparently believes that coherence is overrated.

I won't do an autopsy of this film, after all there will be multiple interpretations, and this is mine, and the process itself, even beyond the social critique it implies, Beau Is Afraid seems more like the demons its director couldn't get out in therapy and better decided to express them on film.

I can't deny his ambition and the scope of that ambition, but that's not enough to articulate to best effect that this film is the epic journey he undoubtedly believes he has created.

From its excessive running time - I can't fathom how he had a four-hour cut ready - to its devastating self-indulgence and exhaustive psychological onslaught, Beau Is Afraid is a tortuous, psychedelic and metaphorical journey that showcases much of its director's creative talent, and is supported by a more than solid performance by Joaquin Phoenix, but never seems to find the right route between its black humor, its surreal horror vibe and the psychoanalysis of its Oedipus complex.

It's wanting to reach for so much that its director forgot that a narrative structure is needed and not just letting the passages flow, believing that this amounts to the sum of a better argumentative experience.

Ari Aster delivered the kind of film for which the casual moviegoers hate auteur cinema and offered a perfect odyssey to those who advocate too much for such "smart" arthouse filmmaking.

I won't be the one to say that Beau Is Afraid is a bad film, because it's not, but in terms of results above expectations, the gap between the two ends of the spectrum is huge.… Expand

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TomMondayApr 15, 2023

It’s one of the worst movies that you’ll ever see which is also compelling and captivating and well-performed and beautifully crafted but shrill and annoying and you never want to see it again but do go see it if you can.

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TAPRApr 21, 2023

Começou muito bem mas foi só derrocando. Na metade me deu tédio e sono. No final eu tava curioso mas não fiquei satisfeito. Senti que forçam muito pra tentar ser complexo e cada vez mais subir um degrau do nonsense. As vezes comédia drama, asComeçou muito bem mas foi só derrocando. Na metade me deu tédio e sono. No final eu tava curioso mas não fiquei satisfeito. Senti que forçam muito pra tentar ser complexo e cada vez mais subir um degrau do nonsense. As vezes comédia drama, as vezes drama comédia, as vezes loucura total. Não acho que precisava de 3h de filme.… Expand

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liusyApr 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it's runtime and some sequences are unnecessarily long, Beau Is Afraid is a weirdly wonderful movie that's hard to categorize. Definitely don't watch it expecting a horror movie like Ari Aster's previous 2 movies. I wouldn't call it a horror movie, but it incorporates elements or horror and has some parts that might make you squirm. It's more of a absurdist black comedy adventure movie. It's unclear whether what's happening is our world warped by Beau's fearful worldview, or some alternate universe where almost everyone is horrific, but the world shown is clearly very hostile and confusing for Beau. The movie does a good job of portraying this in an over the top way, from the streets full of people casually murdering and stabbing others, to the characters who actively try to set up and break Beau. Beau is meek and mild mannered to an absurd degree, yet people are literally out to get him at every turn. My favorite part of the movie is how the audience is able to both sympathize with Beau and laugh at the misfortune that befalls him. Beau is afraid of almost everything and everyone, and his worst fears get exaggerated tenfold and end up being reality. You genuinely feel bad for him and want things to get better for him, but the absurdity of what's happening makes you laugh too. It makes the ending that much more jarring. Some parts, namely the play sequence, definitely went on for too long, and I could tell the audience tuned out a bit there. While it's beautifully animated, its purpose wasn't clear to me and it didn't need to go on for as long as it did. Some elements didn't make much sense to me, like the giant penis monster (can't believe I wrote that), and the ending felt abrupt. In all honesty, if it weren't for how much I liked Beau's character and how much I enjoyed the exploration of guilt and anxiety, I probably would've rated this a 6 or 5. This is a very weird movie and many people will dislike or even hate it for valid reasons.… Expand

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royalguy07May 1, 2023

After the first 40 minutes I was convinced I was in the process of watching a modern movie masterpiece, it gets a little stunted in the back half but it never lost my interest. Impressive and passionate visual flairs throughout.

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liftedrifterApr 24, 2023

This is a movie I FELT more than enjoyed. But oh boy did I feel it. Aster is back with another gut punch, this time on a whole new level. Go in with an open mind. This movie is not for someone who is simply hoping to enjoy a feature & leaveThis is a movie I FELT more than enjoyed. But oh boy did I feel it. Aster is back with another gut punch, this time on a whole new level. Go in with an open mind. This movie is not for someone who is simply hoping to enjoy a feature & leave with a clear answer of what they just witnessed. I respect this film & everyone who worked on it. Great to see true originality back on the big screen, even if only for a couple months...… Expand

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SideOrderoLemonApr 24, 2023

Beau is Afraid is certainly a wild ride, but compared to Ari Aster's other works, kinda limps a little bit. However, to compare his other films to this is a disservice to the reason this film is out now, as this started as a passion projectBeau is Afraid is certainly a wild ride, but compared to Ari Aster's other works, kinda limps a little bit. However, to compare his other films to this is a disservice to the reason this film is out now, as this started as a passion project gone almost entirely off the rails. To pick at the themes of the film is unnecessary, as the movie sorta tells you up front what it's about; Guilt. Beau's anxiety eats at his mind every second of every day, and his past with his mother does not help one bit. One thing for certain is that this is definitely Ari Aster's most surreal film, playing into Beau's mental health problems as well as Aster's adolescent sense of humor, which also makes it his funniest movie so far. What is so polarizing about this movie I feel is that surreal non-linear formatting of scenes, which while I feel fits well with Beau and how he may view people and the world, feel a little out of place and forced, even for this type of film. The worst part I feel, however, is the final 20 or 30 minutes. The ending feels extremely rushed and not warranted in any way and just seems to go all out on the surreal just for the sake of having a memorable conclusion, even if I do agree it ties everything up alright. If you're in the mood to have your brain split in two, then this is a must watch, but if you're looking for a film by one of the greatest thriller/horror directors of our time, well, you're better off with Midsommar or Hereditary.… Expand

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huginodensenJun 22, 2023

Me gusto mucho, tiene todo el formato de sus peliculas anterioes, nos lleva por un lugar donde no sabemos que va a pasar, de un terror psicologico sin igual. De sus mejores peliculas

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CincomApr 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is overly long. There are parts of it that are very funny but the biggest problem this movie has is its main character. Beau is ineffectual, bland and boring. He's a human being whose spark has been drained from him due to his life circumstances. You feel bad for him but you also don't want to spend 3 hours with the guy. At no point in this movie do you care enough about the character of Beau that you want to see him actually get to any sort of destination. Nor does Beau develop enough as a character that makes his odyssey worth watching. His world is filled with terrible people who do terrible things to each other. Your time is important, use it elsewhere.… Expand

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the_shiversJun 20, 2023

Pretentious wankery. Creative? yes. Ambitious? Quite! But if this is the end result, why bother.

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judahjsnApr 24, 2023

I'm someone who thought Ari Aster was the most interesting director to come along since PTA. I had to see Beau opening weekend for this reason. But I walked out of this movie an hour in. It's insufferable. Sadistic torture porn. Maybe it wasI'm someone who thought Ari Aster was the most interesting director to come along since PTA. I had to see Beau opening weekend for this reason. But I walked out of this movie an hour in. It's insufferable. Sadistic torture porn. Maybe it was going somewhere but I'll never know and I don't care. If this is what Aster is doing now I'll start thinking of him as off brand Spike Jonze.

Hereditary and Midsommar were not exactly easy viewing but the constant building of anxiety was balanced by humor, aesthetic beauty and breaks in the tension. This felt like an unrelenting dental drill. One long, shrill note. And unlike Aster's previous films the score wasn't good and the cinematography was ugly. Most settings looked like sound stages and the colors were bleached out. The only thing this film could be saying is an attempt at communicating the pain of living with high anxiety and mental illness. It made its point within 30 minutes. I didn't need any more.

Oh, and all love to Joaquin Phoenix but his lack of enunciation is getting worse every film and at this point he's basically unintelligible.… Expand

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vgmkyleApr 24, 2023

The Ari Aster haters having finally found a crack to delve into I see. When you make two films that are as impeccable as Hereditary and Midsommer it's hard to follow up, but Beau is Afraid happens to be a visual masterpiece despite whatThe Ari Aster haters having finally found a crack to delve into I see. When you make two films that are as impeccable as Hereditary and Midsommer it's hard to follow up, but Beau is Afraid happens to be a visual masterpiece despite what anyone may think or say. I think the story tone hit a realistic nerve with some people, but with that being said: it is not as good as Aster's previous two films. But that's still saying something.… Expand

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easterfieldsApr 17, 2023

The initial conceptual idea of this film was done before and 1000x better. "Enter the Void", which I have yet to see any comparisons drawn to "Beau Is Afraid," is similar and infinitely better. The first act was brilliant. From that pointThe initial conceptual idea of this film was done before and 1000x better. "Enter the Void", which I have yet to see any comparisons drawn to "Beau Is Afraid," is similar and infinitely better. The first act was brilliant. From that point forward, it takes a nosedive in narrative fluidity and I often found myself bored by the same essential loop occurring over and over and over. I love a slow burn and can be very patient if the story is engaging enough. I actually loved "Skinamarink" for example, which is a definitive slow burn film. Here, I kept hoping for a payoff that is hinted at numerous times, but unfortunately would never come. In fact, this 3 hour film could be cut in half, to 90 minutes, and I'd still feel it's way too long. I think the film (and director) believes its being clever and deeply contemplarive but unfortunately it's just too self indulent for its own good.… Expand

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LickinDungApr 21, 2023

Some cool imagery... That's about it for the positives. Non cohesive story that I'm not really sure went anywhere. It could be my brain isn't big enough to comprehend this movie but I did count three different snores in the theater. HighlySome cool imagery... That's about it for the positives. Non cohesive story that I'm not really sure went anywhere. It could be my brain isn't big enough to comprehend this movie but I did count three different snores in the theater. Highly not recommended.… Expand

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Experiment626Apr 26, 2023

Not my cup of tea. It goes nowhere at a snails pace. The movie is way too long. There are some very long sequences that served no purpose. Acting was fine. Story wise it just isn't there. Not a fan of throwing in outlandish concepts /Not my cup of tea. It goes nowhere at a snails pace. The movie is way too long. There are some very long sequences that served no purpose. Acting was fine. Story wise it just isn't there. Not a fan of throwing in outlandish concepts / visuals for the sake of it.… Expand

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hnestlyontheslyMay 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beau is Afraid had all the indications of being something that I should’ve skipped to spend time with my family or play poker or whatever: Joaquin Phoenix, coming off of his Oscar for Best Actor chose this film by the darling indie director Ari Aster, whose work has been documented faithfully at HOTS over the years. What could go wrong? feels like more of a dare than a question when talking about this movie. To call it a character study is to excuse the fact that there is only the loosest of plots, in the sense that Aristotle tells us all action must flow from necessity and there was no need for really any of this movie to have happened. The entirety of my experience in theater was thinking about how the fact that four people had excused themselves from my invite hadn’t given me enough of an indication of how much of a commitment this would be. I went in patting myself on the back for abandoning Wife and Creature at home at the blushing age of 7PM expecting to be back at 9:30, maybe 10 at the latest. I had groceries to pick up, maybe even a cheeky radler to toast the new week, and it was only about two and a half hours in when I started to wonder idly how they were going to tie up all of the loose ends that I took my phone out to ask Wife if maybe I had booked myself for a double feature without realizing it, which is when she texted back, “I’m so sorry it’s not close to being done.”

As someone who has sat through Babylon and Avatar: The Way of the Water somewhat recently, I am no stranger to longish movies that people accidentally find themselves and then sheepishly exit around the 120 minute mark. I’m sure the sense of alienation and ennui I felt in the final third of this movie has a lot to do with having to experience it alone, without a fellow victim. That’s not to say there weren’t lots of other people there. One woman who sat in front of me laughed loud enough to make up for the rest of our stunned silence, one of those aggressive laughs that feels like it’s trying to cow the rest of us into submission, persuade us of the genre of Ari Aster’s lack of self-restraint. The last time I felt like I needed persuasion of whether something was funny or not was The Dead Don’t Die, and the last time I felt like I was the person breaking out into uncontrollable awkward laughter (maybe for the wrong reasons?) was Jon Stewart’s Rosewater. I wasn’t inclined to leave, but thinking back on it, I wonder if my night would’ve been dramatically improved if I had shouted FIRE FIRE FIRE and evacuated the theater, if the cost of never being allowed into that movie theater again would be equaled by the exquisite pleasure of not knowing how Beau is Afraid ends. I’m still not sure.

Justin Chang at NPR communicated all of the disappointment and perplexity that one need mention about Beau is Afraid. He, in his infinite wisdom, is able to see four distinct acts: the apartment, the recovery, the forest, and the childhood home. That’s kind of him, because the alternative was my dark and stormy assessment of the film on my drive home, shouting at the shadows in my car and cursing the fact that I might never encounter another soul who regarded his time so worthless that he had seen to the end of Beau. I think in some ways this movie hasn’t just spoiled itself for me, but it has retroactively reached into the past and stolen other movies by the same author, the same actor and made me reassess whether they were enjoyable as well.… Expand

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jakeyjakeJul 3, 2023

Beau is Afraid is not a primary emotion. It's not a primary anything. Trying to sum up this film's content in a binary, black or white, way or description is virtually impossible. So much of this film, it's humor, it's dramatic moments, it'sBeau is Afraid is not a primary emotion. It's not a primary anything. Trying to sum up this film's content in a binary, black or white, way or description is virtually impossible. So much of this film, it's humor, it's dramatic moments, it's more emotional moments, simply can't be classified as "basic". This is a very funny movie, this is a very dark and depressing movie, it is a very thought provoking movie. And it is also very strange. To some, it could be infuriatingly strange. But I think to others, this movie could bring up a lot of alloyed emotions about very sensitive subjects such as trauma, grief, guilt and mental illness.… Expand

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MattyIce34Apr 25, 2023

I liked Hereditary and loved Midsommar, but this was just an aimless mess. I was interested enough in the first act, but once Aster gets let off the leash there’s no turning back.

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BulgarianCriticJul 16, 2023

This movie starts out pretty great, the world looks very chaotic and you kinda feel the anxiety that our character experiences (in its highest form) and the way the world looks from his point of view. Sadly the movie has an issue which isThis movie starts out pretty great, the world looks very chaotic and you kinda feel the anxiety that our character experiences (in its highest form) and the way the world looks from his point of view. Sadly the movie has an issue which is it's length. The movie is too long and that makes the middle part a chore to watch . It felt like in the half way of the movie they started throwing random things to see if they would stick or not (mostly they do not). This results in 40 minutes which could have been easily cut-off and still provide us with more insight in regards to our characters mentality. By the end of the movie it did have some saving graces and they weren't that badly done (the movie was filmed pretty beautifully btw) but the effect kinda wore off even before you reach the ending. Not a bad movie but not that great either. At least it was a little bit different than what we are used to watch.… Expand

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rahmanismAug 31, 2023

Fantastic acting of Joaquin Phoenix. It starts good, it goes good, but I didn't like the ending of the movie.

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Youg1998Jul 14, 2023

Si vous savez apprécié l'art de l'absurdisme , si vous avez aimer un livre tel que "l'étranger" d'Albert Camus, alors vous aimerez le film

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