‘Bones and All’ a Disgustingly Beautiful Film
by Jamison Feeley
“Bones and All,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Taylor Russell (“Waves”), is a horrifying, gut-wrenching love story.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, who also directed Chalamet in “Call Me By Your Name,” the film is cannibal odyssey through the Midwest, where the main character, Maren (Russell), finds the purpose and meaning of her life through Lee (Chalamet) and also the discovery of who she is as a person.
Cannibalism isn’t an activity most people can relate to (hopefully), but Guadagnino manages to depict aspects of life moviegoers can recognize as part of everyday existence.
“Bones and All” shows what it’s like to feel lost or abandoned because of things that are hard to control, as well as how humans connect through vulnerability and what it’s like to finally meet someone who truly understands you. The camerawork and cinematography gave the film a dreamlike landscape, whether it's a picturesque sunset on the plains of Nebraska or the foggy streets of a small town.
Russell, in the central role, gives a subtle, yet powerful performance as Maren, and Chalamet holds his own by creating a conflicted yet sometimes numb character with a troubled past.
The performance that really blew me away comes from Mark Rylance (“Bridges of Spies”) as Sully, a creepy fellow cannibal who is obsessed with Maren.. He delivers an unhinged, amazing performance as a naive yet predatory character.
This film will definitely disturb you, but it is worth watching.
Timothee Chalamet and Taylor Russell play young lovers on the run in “Bones and All.” (Yannis Drakoulidis/Metro-Goldwyn-
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