Plot: A man remembers the days growing up in Liverpool. His family gave him all the love he needed, but still, he struggled with the rigid Catholic upbringing in school and the passionate feelings for other men he was developing. As all kids know, puberty is a confusing time with ups and downs.
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June 16, 2024
Music matters. The Long Day Closes could've been a pretty atmospheric, impressive film, but the soundtrack is an absolute hindrance. Now, I appreciate it when a director makes bold choices with the score, but it just didn't work for me. For that, the selection was simply too bland and predictable.
The cinematography is on point and there are several scenes that stood out because of the lighting and colors, but you need a good score to go along with that, and that's where the film stumbles. The performances are solid too, sadly I didn't care as much for the setting or the drama. It's a shame the film doesn't fulfill its potential.