Anemone 4K 2025

After watching Anemone, you realize that Daniel Day-Lewis has returned for good reason, and his son has proven himself to be an interesting director and writer. The film is certainly not easy to watch, and the trailer gives you a full taste of what's to come. It is a densely directed, heavy and viscous, and at times harsh and dirty drama about brothers, fathers and children, a difficult past, pain, suffering, forgiveness, understanding, and acceptance.

The film is not easy to watch, it weighs heavily on the viewer, but it is impossible to tear yourself away. Contrary to expectations, the film was fortunately not shot in a single small forest cabin. Despite the intimacy of the story, there are many beautifully shot scenes of nature: greenery, sunrises and sunsets, excellent cinematography, and play with color and light. There are some interesting solutions with Tarkovsky-style symbolism, in small doses, but in moderation and interesting.

And, of course, the two cool Brits, Daniel and Sean, work their magic on screen. Lewis really brings a primitive animal energy and hidden pain to the role—it's great acting, but then again, this actor never does anything else, just like Sean Bean. Samantha Morton is also good, even though she doesn't appear much and her role is simpler—but she plays it well.

In general, if you like serious, oppressive, psychological auteur cinema with cool actors, this is the film for you.