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Year
2017
Runtime
116 min.
Director
Joachim Trier
Genres
Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Rating *
7.0
Votes *
17,324
Checks
1,515
Favs
123
Dislikes
13
Favs/checks
8.1% (1:12)
Favs/dislikes
9:1
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  1. satisfythecrave's avatar

    satisfythecrave

    ‪A beautiful exploration of queerness with sexuality, familial dynamics, and the mysticism within. 6 years 6 months ago
  2. Siskoid's avatar

    Siskoid

    My stupid two-word review for Joachim Trier's Thelma is "Queer Carrie", but if that intrigues you, all the better. Unlike Carrie, which used horrific psychic powers as a metaphor for puberty and teenage anxieties, Thelma is about a college-age girl. But it's also about an important life transition because she struggles with coming out as gay though she's been raised as a strict Christian. So while there's definitely a sci-fi/horror plot that stands on its own and subversively makes you side with a character responsible for some objectionable actions, it also works very well as a metaphor for owning one's identity, rejecting parental orthodoxy, and the stresses and guilt associated with all of that. The film looks beautiful too, and Eili Harboe in the title role is an engaging, sympathetic presence. From its enigmatic first sequence to its satisfying ending, Thelma keeps surprising, terrifying and enchanting. 4 years 2 months ago
  3. yukononun's avatar

    yukononun

    A beautiful film.
    I did enjoy the first half more, as to me after spoiler it felt like a different film. Both parts were excellent, of course, but I preferred the feel to the first half. Maybe it's because the style reminded me of Kyss mig (another LGBT movie, oddly enough), which I loved.
    I was also hoping to see more spoiler, so it's my fault for being disappointed.

    Still, an excellent film for sure. The music, cinematography and acting were all magnificent.
    5 years 8 months ago
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