Tuesday 24 September 2019

Maybe we didn't need the self referential time machine


Welcome to Marwen (2018)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis this film based on real events stars Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Diane Kruger and Merritt Wever. A man suffering with PTSD after almost being beaten to death for wearing women's shoes disappears into his own imagination.

Very on the nose and unsubtle this is still a deeply touching film with a human story that really connects with the viewer. Zemeckis may be heavy handed and probably stray from the truth a bit at times but he knows how to tell an emotional story. Steve Carell gives a really good performance in the lead role.

4/5

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