Well, I have just fallen in love with what many would consider to be an odd, weird, and hard to understand film called "A Ghost Story." I had read about the concept of Casey Affleck walking around with a sheet over him as a ghostly figure pretty much the entire film and thought that is not going to work. But in my opinion, it really does!
The movie opens with Casey Affleck and his wife, played by Rooney Mara, living in their home in a rural area and just going day by day. Unfortunately at some point in the film there is an accident and Casey Affleck's character is identified in the morgue as the victim. The pivotal point in my opinion - and a truly scary scene - is after she identifies him and leaves. The next thing you know, Affleck's character rises up from the slab - sheet covering him - and he 'goes back home' to comfort his wife. This is where it is emotional and hard at times to watch because obviously she mourns as he watches but no interaction takes place. To make things more complex, she does eventually move on, but not before writing and leaving a note hidden in one of the columns in the house. This is one thing that Affleck constantly tries to get to and he does but I will not reveal anymore as that would give away too much.
I will admit that this is sometimes hard to follow, as Affleck's character seems to be on a 'loop' of sorts and people might not get it but I do. I found this film to be very original and inspired which is not what you find a lot of in films today. If you want to watch a movie that makes you think about many things, this is one for you.
- John Z.
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