‘Behemoth!’ Review: Director Tony Gilroy Forces Us to Face the Music In His Strikingly Original Love Letter to Movie Scores
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Tony Gilroy's "Behemoth!" is a striking love letter to movie scores and the musicians who create them. It is not an enhancement or embellishment, but rather the narrative spine of the film. Gilroy collaborated with nine composers, all part of the "Behemoth!" Collective, to craft a film where image and sound are inseparable. The film jumps between present-day and past scenes, with the score transitioning between diegetic and non-diegetic elements.
This creates a fractured storytelling experience that cannot be replicated by any other score. Pedro Pascal's performance as Alex, a celebrated cellist, is the film's north star, showcasing his range of expressions and emotional depth. Eva Victor's Nadia, although underused, brings wit, self-awareness, and soulful interiority to her role.
The film explores the transformative power of music and how it can articulate emotions that words cannot.
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