Here Review: Robert Zemeckis’ Latest Sees The Excitement Of Its Ambitiousness Wear Out Too Soon
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Here Review: Robert Zemeckis’ Latest Sees The Excitement Of Its Ambitiousness Wear Out Too Soon


Robert Zemeckis’ legacy in the film industry is one that is accentuated by his ambition to advance the medium and attempt things that others aren’t even thinking about let alone trying. From the blend of live-action and animation in Who Framed Roger Rabbit to the split production of Cast Away to his run ensconced in the world of performance capture (The Polar Express, Beowulf, A Christmas Carol), his work traditionally doesn’t settle for simple storytelling; he has demonstrated a passion for showing audiences something on the big screen that they’ve never seen before.

Here

(Image credit: TriStar Pictures)

Release Date: November 1, 2024
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis
Written By:
Eric Roth and Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, and Kelly Reilly
Rating:
PG-13 for thematic material, some suggestive material, brief strong language and smoking
Runtime:
104 minutes

That will never go underappreciated, as that kind of creativity will forever be necessary in the art form, and his latest, Here, is very much part of that tradition. It’s a non-linear narrative that takes place across eons and makes heavy use of de-aging/aging effects, but most significantly, the film unfolds from a fixed perspective, with one angle capturing events that take place in a single spot across thousands of years. Adapting the visual style of the graphic novel of the same name by writer/artist Richard McGuire, the film is undeniably a standout filmmaking effort and a work made with great skill – but the hook proves to not have the staying power necessary for a 104 minute runtime. The commitment to the aesthetic is by itself awesome, but what’s actually unfolding in front of the static camera lacks the same kind of impressiveness, and it takes a major toll on the overall experience.



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