Film Review – Sunset Song

Terence Davies doesn’t make movies very often, but when he does find time to pursue his cinematic vision, it’s usually a special event. Following up the domestic drama “The Deep Blue Sea” with another take on household intimacies, Davies brings Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s novel “Sunset Song” to the screen, which provides a special adaptation challenge as it details prolonged tragedy and hushed introspection, supported by a thrilling widescreen filmmaking event. Sensitive and true to the human experience, “Sunset Song” is best reserved for those who enjoy getting lost in a literary-inspired world, populated with defined characters and a vivid sense of location. The picture is evocative and beautiful, but also richly pained, with Davies finding a way to execute a simple tale of growth with sophisticated emotions. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com