🧵 1. Film review: Longlegs has arrived in cinemas with considerable hype, drawing comparisons to Se7en. Directed by Osgood Perkins, it offers unsettling imagery and strong performances. #cinema
🧵 1. Film review: Longlegs has arrived in cinemas with considerable hype, drawing comparisons to Se7en. Directed by Osgood Perkins, it offers unsettling imagery and strong performances. #cinema
🧵 2. Longlegs initially shows promise with a creepy opening, back story of FBI agent Lee Harker, and clever framing of the serial killer antagonist, played by Nicolas Cage.
🧵 3. However, the film fails to deliver a satisfying story, leaving much to be desired. Despite innovative direction, Longlegs lacks the key ingredient needed to truly captivate its audience.
🧵 4. The director, Osgood Perkins, son of actor Anthony Perkins, showcases his flair for visual style and sound design in Longlegs, creating an atmosphere of tension and unease.
🧵 5. While Longlegs has its moments of intrigue and tension, ultimately it falls short in providing a compelling narrative that leaves a lasting impact on viewers.
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