I'm not sure the talking octopus (talking as in narrating, not having conversations with his co-stars) bit in Remarkably Bright Creatures worked for me, but generally this charming little tale about two lost people finding themselves through *checks notes* their mutual friendship with an octopus (oh wait a minute) still won me over. Perhaps it's because Sally Field (she's still got it) and Luis Pullman are both strong actors who commit to the bit. Sure the final coinkydink might be a little far fetched and the story is somewhat chicken-soup-for-the-soul-ish, but the production just comes together in a rather enjoyable little film shot in Beautiful British Columbia and I am here for it.
We get Field working opposite Chen, Baker, and Grant which is a treat just in and of itself. And honestly Octopuses are just cool. So there is little to complain about with Remarkably Bright Creatures even if I could nit-pick the thing to death.
Watching this I was reminded how Pullman's father once made a run at being a romantic lead but it turned out he was much better in edgier roles. It will be interesting to see how Lewis fares on that front.
Anyway, for a charming and lovely little watch you can do a lot worse than Remarkably Bright Creatures. And it might just bring a little smiley tear to your eye at the same time.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Starring: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Colm Meaney, Alfred Molina
Director: Olivia Newman
Writers: John Whittington, Olivia Newman
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