Plot: A rich family has survived the apocalypse, now they're living in an abandoned salt mine. They've got routines that help them get through the day, but they don't have much of a future. That all changes when an outsider finds her way into their home. With nowhere else to go, they expect her into their family, which upsets the balance.
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January 11, 2025
I like going into film blind, but I don't think it's ever happened to me with a musical. I didn't expect it at all and I must admit that it bothered me here. The premise is interesting enough, the setting is cool and there's enough quirky weirdness to warrant the runtime. But the musical numbers really didn't work for me.
Especially not with actors who aren't actual singers and when there's no lush cinematography to go with it. It's not that the film looks bad, on the contrary, it just doesn't have that musical flair. The film also gets a bit too talky toward the end, but there are some cool ideas here and I liked parts of it a lot. I also appreciate the original setup, it's just that the execution felt a bit flawed at times.