The Earthquake Bird

Written and Directed by Wash Westmoreland

Alicia Vikander once again delivers an impressive performance! Any title with her is on my “must-see” list. She stole the show, learning the Japanese language—a commitment that could not go unnoticed. This daring and engaging story presents the fetish of photographing all the nuances of the female universe; I would think, firstly, unoriginal, and secondly, no one would finance this production! But with The Earthquake Bird, everything worked: a touching surprise.

Although the script is slow and complex, it is part of the cinematographic proposal. An enjoyable point is the photography, where colors highlight Japan’s delicate climate, while the dark scenes emphasize nervousness and suspense. The soundtrack is beautiful and incorporates the narrative efficiently, mainly because it accompanies the photography and increases suspense in dark scenes while creating a light mood in bright locations. The Earthquake Bird develops a different story decently and effectively. It was an excellent production with exceptional performances and impressive cinematography; however, it needed more seasoning at some point. There’s a perfect movie buried somewhere deep. I simply can’t explain what was missing!

Image courtesy of Netflix

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