Director Glass is an exciting emerging film maker. Her Love Lies Bleeding is a pulpy crime fantasy along the lines of something we might see from a David Lynch or the Cohen Brothers at the zaniest. It is a fever dream, not based in reality but it is deeply emotionally compelling and visceral. It is definitely something to see.
Stewart is building an incredible filmography and Love Lies Bleeding is a new jewel in that crown. Her performance as the damaged yet most capable person around her is richly intricate. Pulling off creating the world this story needs to be told in is not something any cast could do but Stewart and her cast do an admirable job.
Glass eases us into her madness somewhat by starting off her story more reasonably and introducing the fantastic elements slowly. But be prepared. This isn't your grandmother's Thelma and Louise. This is going to some dark places and some bonkers places. But it also goes to some incredibly emotionally rich places as well. While I'm not sure the ride is completely flawless, it is worth taking it to the end.
Love Lies Bleeding
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, Ed Harris
Director: Rose Glass
Writers: Weronika Tofilska, Rose Glass
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