MAY DECEMBER FILM RELEASE
Director
Todd Haynes
Writers
Samy Burch
Alex Mechanik
Cast
Natalie Portman
Julianne Moore
Charles Melton
Despite what began as a shocking affair, then 36-year old Gracie (Julianne Moore) and 13-year old Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly picture-perfect suburban life some 20 years later.
Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface. In May December, director Todd Haynes (Safe, Carol) explores one of the great talents of the human species: our colossal refusal to look at ourselves. With that, this is directed brilliantly by Haynes, as to lead actors who give you the intensity of their characteristics. From the start, it gives you the feeling you are about to enter a thriller with the music score selected for the film looking grainy. It filmed and edited well to jump to intense frames and gives you the depth of the story that will satisfy as to the final scene.
One to watch.
