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Beau Is Afraid

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6.8/10 • 1.1K

2023-04-142h 59m

ComedyAdventureFantasy

From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.

Directors
Ari Aster
Writters
Ari Aster
Editors
Lucian Johnston

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  1. Joaquin Phoenix

    Joaquin Phoenix

    Beau Wassermann

  2. Patti LuPone

    Patti LuPone

    Mona Wassermann

  3. Amy Ryan

    Amy Ryan

    Grace

  4. Nathan Lane

    Nathan Lane

    Roger

  5. Kylie Rogers

    Kylie Rogers

    Toni

  6. Denis Ménochet

    Denis Ménochet

    Jeeves

  7. Parker Posey

    Parker Posey

    Elaine Bray

  8. Zoe Lister-Jones

    Zoe Lister-Jones

    Young Mona

  9. Armen Nahapetian

    Armen Nahapetian

    Teen Beau

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Manuel São Bento

May 3, 2023

6/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-ari-asters-beau-is-afraid-warrants-the-love-hate-reception/ “Beau Is Afraid is by far Ari Aster's most complex, inaccessible film to date, although guilt, extreme anxiety, and a complicated mother-son relationship are clear themes deeply explored throughout five sections - the second is one of the most mesmerizing, visually stunning sequences of the year. The more I think about what I watched, the more I admire the unique, thought-provoking, overwhelmingly surreal storytelling by one of the most authentic voices working today. That said, the three-hour runtime feels really heavy, the analysis of the movie as a whole raises some issues, and while all the technical departments are award-worthy, stating "it's not for everyone" is a perfect description of one of the most divisive films you'll see for a while.” Rating: B-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$35,000,000.00
Revenue
$12,337,378.00
Keywords
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