Review:
First Reformed (2017)
overall review score: 4.5
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First Reformed is a 2017 film written and directed by Paul Schrader. It follows the story of Reverend Ernst Toller, a former military chaplain who is struggling with his faith and his past while counseling a pregnant woman and her radical environmentalist husband.
Key Features
- Intense character study
- Exploration of faith and redemption
- Surreal atmosphere
Pros
- Ethan Hawke's powerful performance
- Thought-provoking themes
- Beautifully shot
Cons
- Slow pacing may not appeal to all viewers
- Somber tone throughout