I liked how the opening title cards were seamlessly integrated into the movie. Right from the start, I was curious about where the story would go, it jumped around a bit in the beginning, which made me curious to see Homeless guy, the art, how everything was going to gel together. It was a mystery movie showing and I didn't even know of "Exhibiting forgiveness" at all.
I have to admit, I didn't personally like the art pieces. It bothered me because certain parts of the story and the main character's emotions were conveyed through the artwork. The director and writer, Titus Kaphar, is an artist himself, so I'm not sure if the art featured was his own work.
I recognized André Holland from season 2 of "The Leftovers," so I was excited to see him in a leading role, and the kid from "Let the Right One In" was also great. The film is deliberately paced, beautifully shot, and the lighting stood out-especially in a time where so many movies are visually dark. It was refreshing to see vibrant color on the screen.
That said, despite how bright and vibrant it is the movie tells a tragic story, and at times, it's tough to watch. It deals with themes of generational trauma and forgiveness within families. However, it's not the kind of film that leaves you emotionally wrecked-it avoids being overly sentimental or preachy. It's not as heavy handed as it could been. It presents characters that are compelling and make you genuinely interested in their stories. In the end I think it's a decent movie, not too memorable because it's not the type of movie that sticks with me. It wasn't super climactic and I think it's more "enjoyable" for people interested in the subject matter.
