These types of movies generally don't belong on my watch list, but when they create Oscar buzz, I’m there. And so, I am pleased to say that this was one of the best horror movies I’ve seen. The acting, so generously noted by the Academy, is brilliant, with Amy Madigan stealing the show (and Josh Brolin, obviously!).
But the script! If only you could foresee what’s gonna happen in the next five minutes! It keeps bouncing off literary and cinematic references, denouncing some standards and embracing others, while keeping the dialogue fresh and the acting on point.
The narrative is repeated many times through various characters, which helps to solidify the case and each character’s path. Grief and trauma are the main themes of this movie, and we as viewers experience them throughout the film. How slow and dreadful the upcoming disaster is!