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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Lighthouse (2019) in Movies

Nov 3, 2019  
The Lighthouse (2019)
The Lighthouse (2019)
2019 | Drama, Horror
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7.2 (26 Ratings)
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What the eff was that?
MINOR SPOILERS ONLY!!!!

I am trying to recall a time recently I left the theatre (I also don't go much any more) as bewildered as I did after watching The Lighthouse? My thought of comparing to Mother! would probably be the most appropriate. There is a lot of symbolism which I didn't really get right away or even events and characters which could be interpreted in different ways or having different points of view. I am sure I continue to digest the film over the next few days and remember details I cannot recall or am able to discuss here.

The film had such a unique look not only being black and white (although the white in the theatre I watched it in was more of a subtle yellow color)but also the aspect ratio was only 1.19:1 while most modern films are around 1:85:1 meaning this movie appeared as an almost perfect square. Much of the film was also dark, scratchy or whitewashed making it really appear as if you were watching a silent film or early "talkie".

Like writer/director Robert Eggers' freshman film and my recent 1st time watch, The Witch, I did find some of the dialect hard to follow at times (for The Witch, I actually turned the subtitles on). This is not a criticism, I was just concerned while watching I was going to miss some important plot point and since I was at the theatre, I couldn't stop and rewind it.

I can't say too much about the plot or even what the symbolism might be; however, I would love to discuss with anyone after viewing so let me know what you think as well.

Really loved it!
  
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Erika (17789 KP) Nov 4, 2019

I'm glad you like it! The mythological reference were so abundant, my little nerd heart loved it! Especially the fate of Pattinson's character....
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Andy K (10823 KP) Nov 4, 2019

I couldn't believe he was dead the whole time and didn't know it!