The Stylist (I) (2020)
7/10
We all want what we can't have
11 October 2021
It's a story about a lonely, hurt, traumatized person trying to cope with her inner demons in a world that doesn't care. The film is VERY story heavy, so if you are expecting some fast paced slasher based on the imdb summary - this isn't for you.

Plot and pace of this film are both excellent. It's a slow burn with a gory impactful scene here or there however it doesn't serve as an eye candy but it has much deeper, emotional meaning. In fact, the entire movie is based on how main protagonist feels in the moment.

Najarra Townsend is once again outstanding. She brought this role to perfection just like in The Contracted. Very underrated actress. Various emotional states, moods, ways of thinking are acted to perfection.

Cinematography is good, I really liked purple/blue/red contrasts, it wasn't only aesthetically pleasing but it had a meaning in each scene.

There are some negatives obviously, wish the relationship between lead and co-lead was explored far more. There are certain decisions director made I wasn't a fan of but then again - it was a good movie.

People complaining how "boring" this movie is are either teens or don't have enough maturity to watch something like this. 7/10.
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