The film 'All of Us Strangers' has been receiving notable attention for its exploration of deep emotions and connections. Critics have described the movie as a surreal, fantastical, and cathartic love story that delves into the depths of grief and vulnerability. The performances by Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott have been particularly praised, with Scott's role being highlighted as a star-making turn that profoundly captures the shadow of grief. Claire Foy's portrayal of her character's alternate future has also been noted. The cinematography has been lauded for its sensual portrayal of intimacies and mysteries, while Natalie Portman's metamorphic acting has been recognized in separate works. Described as lush and thoughtful, the film has also faced some criticism for not fully escaping a therapeutic mode and being more of a life theory than a depiction of life lived. The movie, which includes elements of a Christmas ghost story and time travel, is considered an emotionally engulfing experience, fitting for the Christmas season.
Review: Christmas is the best time for a ghost story about an isolated protagonist coming to terms with his past through reckonings, reconciliations and time travel. Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in the emotionally engulfing film “All of Us Strangers.” https://t.co/SK4FYy1Eib
Review: The film “All of Us Strangers," though lush, thoughtful and at times affecting, never fully escapes a certain therapeutic mode. It doesn’t depict life lived, exactly; it depicts life theorized. https://t.co/hcUHGxWdxD https://t.co/hcUHGxWdxD
Natalie Portman embodies characters with metamorphic feeling—administering mood with the slightest dip of her chin or a single tear. Revisit VF’s 2018 conversation with the #MayDecember star: https://t.co/fRyJKztVFa https://t.co/XWzPrT1s80
Andrew Scott’s star-making turn in #AllOfUsStrangers is a work of profound vulnerability, attuned to the experience and shadow of grief on a visceral level. See the rest of VF’s top performances of the year: https://t.co/tcP6RnRbNA https://t.co/tP7P4QyhqI
Review: The movie "All of Us Strangers" is a haunted love story, with mesmerizing performances by Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott. https://t.co/n1Wmyl33BF
‘All of Us Strangers’ Star Claire Foy Imagines a ‘Very Different’ Alternate Future for Her Heartbreaking Character https://t.co/e8b9sLmwIM https://t.co/btjB3M9tzp
'All of Us Strangers' Cinematographer Unpacks the Film's Sensual Intimacies and Mysteries https://t.co/2kRrUelnzu
All Of Us Strangers review: A fantastical, cathartic love story https://t.co/PNG6xJ6zRV https://t.co/NRvAgh4olN
I love, love, LOVE All of Us Strangers, a sad, gorgeous little masterpiece that has devastated me twice now. And Olly has written a fittingly beautiful and tender feature here - a really intimate, open interview with director Andrew Haigh. https://t.co/ehyt4JbRUI
Surrealism goes beyond what we see on the surface, exploring the depths of emotions and creating a deep connection with those experiencing it.