100 WORD FILM REVIEWS / The Lighthouse
THE LIGHTHOUSE: A+
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A salty tale of nautical madness and folklore with overarching themes of identity that mirror those of Bergman’s Persona. The premise of The Lighthouse is that of two men, brilliantly acted by both Dafoe and Pattinson, manning a dilapidated lighthouse on an isolated rock. Dafoe’s character is domineering and psychologically manipulative, while Pattinson’s character is that of a simple working man with aspirations of settling down. Isolation begins to wear down on our protagonists and thus begins a downward spiral into depravity and madness. Brilliantly shot in black and white, it reflects the psychological state of Pattinson. A must see.
Blake Johnson, Guest Contributor
