Aftersun

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2023-10-01

I could go on and on about Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun and the rich experience of watching it. It absolutely is utterly shattering, but it is also undeniably human — and I think anyone can find something with which they can deeply relate here. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2023-01-12

Aftersun is a ripe, sensitive and slightly mysterious drama film served by great actors and crystallized by a rigorous staging and a deeper sense of observation. Evolving slowly but with enchantment, the film will reward patient viewers with its magnificent unfolding and nostalgic conclusion. Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2022-11-12

Mescal and Corio have such a wonderful and believable chemistry that it's easy to forget they're being filmed. But Aftersun is the work of a new master filmmaker, an instant expert in pure cinema. Read more

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2023-02-14

I honestly didn’t LOVE it that much, but it was 100% more intriguing than I expected it to be and can fully appreciate the artistry. But this one certainly won’t be for everyone. Read more

Hope Madden of Maddwolf

2022-11-13

Though the loose narrative may frustrate some, as a work of remembrance, Wells’ first feature film delivers something powerful and powerfully impressive. Read more

The Massie Twins of Gone With The Twins

2022-12-08

It’s strangely moving, and a joyous examination of a father/daughter relationship, but it’s ultimately too ambiguous and ephemeral to be game-changing or unforgettable. Read more