Lean on Pete was an unexpected stroke of brilliance. The direction is spot on, characters and acting are sublime and there is a strong degree of engaging realism running through the film.
It is upsetting, in a sobering and ruminating. Definitely need to be in the mood to digest a lot about a young man in a massively difficult position that most of us cannot imagine as it delves into him dealing with depressing realities while in search for a positive figure in his life.
I thought it was magnificent cinema, rich with technique and character development without ever accidentally becoming over the top or peachy pie American at any point. Has left an indelible mark on me as a person and cinema lover.
It is upsetting, in a sobering and ruminating. Definitely need to be in the mood to digest a lot about a young man in a massively difficult position that most of us cannot imagine as it delves into him dealing with depressing realities while in search for a positive figure in his life.
I thought it was magnificent cinema, rich with technique and character development without ever accidentally becoming over the top or peachy pie American at any point. Has left an indelible mark on me as a person and cinema lover.