Film Review – Memory (2023)

The unpredictable ways of the human heart are followed in “Memory,” with writer/director Michel Franco (“Sundown”) exploring an unusual situation of support from unlikely, or perhaps forbidden, sources. While it initially presents itself as a tale of struggle involving a parent’s quest to keep herself together as motherhood and additional responsibilities challenge her sobriety, the writing evolves into something much darker yet oddly remains tender, boosted by strong performances from leads Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard. “Memory” is a delicate picture, and not an easy one to process as Franco works through some difficult areas of character guilt and behavior. However, his spare approach permits access to this thorny tale of connection, which provides an unexpectedly challenging viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com