Inspired by the true story of a wrestling trainer/trainee triangle in the 80s that ended in tragedy. But the tragedy is not in the ending, but in the entire story, as almost nothing positive happens throughout, and the acting, lighting, camera angles, editing, ... make this slow, grinding film the darkest sports movie I've seen since One Day in September (which was actually a documentary). With no take-home message and even confusing character motivations, this is planned as a showcase for the skills of director Miller (Moneyball, Capote), and the entirely unexpected and towering talents of Carell, Tatum and Ruffalo.
Mo says:
Did Foxcatcher remind you Norman Bates-like issues with his mother? It reminded me unexpectedly!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. The thought didn't occur to me. I was so surprised by Carell's change of character, I couldn't equate him to anybody else.
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