"Levity", a misnomer, slogs through a tedious tale of a guilt-ridden man (Thornton), recently released from a 20 year stint in prison for murder, who goes in search of redemption. Panned by the critics, this film lays down a thick layer of haunting atmospherics, ghostly visions, etc. while Thornton moves zombie-like through its ever sinking story toward a wholly unsatisfying conclusion. From my perspective, nothing really worked in "Levity" from Dunst's bleak performance to Freeman's unexplained departure to Thornton's perpetual sedation to Hunter's unlikely attraction to a man with negative charm and zero personality, etc. During the run I was never engrossed and constantly seeing Thornton, Hunter, etc. rather than their characters. Recommended for fans and relatives of the principals only. (C+)
SPOILERS - IMHO, "Levity" would have worked better in the end if Thornton stopped a bullet intended for the son thereby saving the kid's life, securing his own redemption, and transporting himself from the life he so lamented. Also, we wouldn't have to live in fear of a sequel.
SPOILERS - IMHO, "Levity" would have worked better in the end if Thornton stopped a bullet intended for the son thereby saving the kid's life, securing his own redemption, and transporting himself from the life he so lamented. Also, we wouldn't have to live in fear of a sequel.