In a new 1950's community named Suburbicon the American Dream is alive and well. But for one family the bubble is burst when a young mother is killed during a home invasion. Yet their community is instead focused on a black family which has recently moved in.
Matt Damon (Gardner), Julianne Moore (Rose/Margaret), Noah Jupe (Nicky), Gary Basaraba (Mitch), Mather Zickel (James), Vince Cefalu (Chuck), Michael Cohen (Stretch), Glenn Fleshler (Sloan), Corey Kotler (Bomber).
Suburbicon begins by bringing us back to the 1950's and the search for the American Dream. Gardner and his family believe they have found the dream in Suburbicon until a home invasion leaves Rose dead. The quiet community however is focused on a black family which has recently moved in. As Gardner and his family come unhinged, racial tensions reach a boiling point and Suburbicon begins to boil over.
Acting was okay with Damon delivering as usual. Moore proved she can still bring the energy in a dual role she managed well while working nicely with Damon. Jupe also did nicely with solid emotion. Basaraba and the remainder of the supporting cast delivered fairly well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a solid 1950's feel throughout. Effects and action scenes were enjoyable and fit well. Dialogue was fairly well done though a bit more depth would have been nice. Sound and soundtrack are okay.
Suburbicon does a decent job of presenting obvious irony, racial tensions, and that the suburbs are no magic bullet for avoiding the less pleasant parts of life. What it doesn't do is generate much energy with few likeable characters and slow scenes which add little to the film. Those who enjoy dark cynical humor, or crime dramas should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, plenty of violence, gore, and foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 8.16.18
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama, Dark Humor & Comedy, Crime Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Matt Damon (Gardner), Julianne Moore (Rose/Margaret), Noah Jupe (Nicky), Gary Basaraba (Mitch), Mather Zickel (James), Vince Cefalu (Chuck), Michael Cohen (Stretch), Glenn Fleshler (Sloan), Corey Kotler (Bomber).
Suburbicon begins by bringing us back to the 1950's and the search for the American Dream. Gardner and his family believe they have found the dream in Suburbicon until a home invasion leaves Rose dead. The quiet community however is focused on a black family which has recently moved in. As Gardner and his family come unhinged, racial tensions reach a boiling point and Suburbicon begins to boil over.
Acting was okay with Damon delivering as usual. Moore proved she can still bring the energy in a dual role she managed well while working nicely with Damon. Jupe also did nicely with solid emotion. Basaraba and the remainder of the supporting cast delivered fairly well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a solid 1950's feel throughout. Effects and action scenes were enjoyable and fit well. Dialogue was fairly well done though a bit more depth would have been nice. Sound and soundtrack are okay.
Suburbicon does a decent job of presenting obvious irony, racial tensions, and that the suburbs are no magic bullet for avoiding the less pleasant parts of life. What it doesn't do is generate much energy with few likeable characters and slow scenes which add little to the film. Those who enjoy dark cynical humor, or crime dramas should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, plenty of violence, gore, and foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 8.16.18
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama, Dark Humor & Comedy, Crime Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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