Causeway

"Character study of two strangers, each with their own trauma, meeting and trying to fight back from it. Super slow, and not a lot happens, but Jennifer Lawrence and David Tyree are such good actors and just mesmerizing to watch. "

"“I’m trying to make a friend.” Causeway is a soft spoken melancholic gorgeously layered drama. Basically about shared trauma and a unlikely bond. Jennifer Lawerence indie comeback since her breakout role in Winterbones which i think i saw but not quite sure. But I rather watch her in small scale drama then X-men or films like Passengers. Which Lawerence revealed that Adele told her not to do it and she feels she should have listened. So I guess this is her getting back to her roots. Brian Tyree Henry(FX Atlanta) is the other half of this duo that really completes this bleak viewing pleasure. He is such a phenomenal actor, my first time seeing him steal a scene was in the HBO hit show Boardwalk Empire (one of my all time favorite shows). When they are on screen together it’s basically poetry in motion in simple conversations. I think the NOLA back drop helps to play into the heart and soul of this quiet trauma drama. The pace tends to drift and it’s somewhat slow so I can understand if this isn’t for everyone. Though I rather see more of the beautiful Jennifer Lawerence in real authentic roles like this."

"It’s a slow movie but it has a touching, beautiful story. I recommend when you feel like watching something some relaxed"

"Can I watch Brian Tyree Henry and Jennifer Lawrence hang out every day for always?"

"Lynsey and James are the reason this works. Just people being people trying to find a way in the world. This could be a play on the stage and you would see the beauty of the story. Loved this."

"An engrossing character study (reminiscent of a lot of the films made in the 1970s like FIVE EASY PIECES, SAVE THE TIGER, HARRY AND TONTO etc.). Strong screenplay and phenomenal performances by both Brian Tyree Henry (well deserved Oscar nom for him) and Jennifer Lawrence. We need more character dramas like these."

"This was the sweetest film which taps into the grit of those who serve and have to come back from struggle. There are definite long-lasting bonds forged along the way 💕🌷(a little flower for hope of regenerative growth) "

"Quite drama worth a watch for a slow evening. "

"I went into this movie thinking it might be boring. More so hoping it wouldn’t be. It was actually a nice movie. Both tragic and wholesome in the kind of way that makes you feel refreshed after watching! "

"This man deserved a nomination. Loved the pacing. Loved the chemistry. Yes to more character studies. "