Rating of
3/4
Belfast - Review
Matthew Brady - wrote on 12/31/21
"Go. Go now. Don't look back. I love you, son."
'Belfast' offers a great message about never forgetting where you're from. This is a personal project from Kenneth Branagh, as this film is based on true story events from his childhood. The movie is made with love, passion, and soul.
You could say it's 2021 'Roma', although not as brilliant as it could've been. I can't put my finger on it, but something felt missing from this. This could've been masterful, but it wasn't, in my opinion. Again, I'm sure why.
I mean, all the performances here are the strongest element of this movie. Newcomer Jude Hill delivered a great performance, especially for his age. Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan were both fantastic. Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds, both play an old couple, were so sweet and charming together that it never fails to make smile.
The black and white cinematography was good, as it has that old nostalgic "blast from the past" vibe to it. But film making wise, it wasn't anything too impressive.
The scene towards the end where Jamie Dornan sings a cover of Everlasting Love was something special. It made it more special seeing Caitriona's face when she lifts her eyebrows and smiles at the man she loves, and the way he smiles back at her. It was fucking beautiful man.
Judi Dench final line in the movie stuck with me the most. Short, but moving.
