For high concept to really work it has to be crafted in a way that the audience can buy in completely. Landscape, with its interesting premise and complex set of issues it explores, is unfortunately cumbersome and spends so much time explaining itself. Little of the plot is engaging as story as the film gets bogged down in its messaging. It mostly ends up not being enjoyable despite all that its trying to do.
What the movie should get points for is the performance of Asante Blackk in the lead role. He is captivating throughout and brings so much introspection to the character. While the film awkwardly handles most of its cast, he finds a groove that allows his character to shine.
But so much of the film just falls flat, never giving life to its absurdist setting and never really sticking the landing on any of its points.
Landscape With Invisible Hand
Starring: Asante Blackk, Kylie Rogers, Tiffany Haddish, Willam Jackson Harper, Brooklynn MacKinzie, Josh Cole Hamilton, Michael Gandolfini
Writer/Director: Cory Finley
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