LOVE AND MERCY:
In this true story of the Beach Boy's Brian Wilson, we have two superb
actors taking on the role. First, Paul Dano as the 1960's version when Wilson
struggled to write his pop masterpiece "Pet Sounds" and slowly lost
his sanity. And then, John Cusack
playing the broken man in the 80's seeking liberation from his overbearing
doctor (Paul Giamatti in another thrilling performance) while falling in love
with a woman who gives him hope (Elizabeth Banks). The two time frames switch back and forth
giving the audience an overview of how things became the way they were. This is not your "run-of-the-mill"
biopic with songs thrown in. Actually
the score is rather reserved with just bits and pieces of the Beach Boys songs
but enough to make you recognize them instantly. If I had to sum this movie up with one word,
that word would be "Brilliant."
And as a footnote, I might add it's unlike anything you've seen before. A minor, but heartfelt masterpiece.
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