The lovely Elsa Keslassy gave her thoughts in regards to Florian Zeller’s “The Son.” I’m sure she had the blessings of Sony Pictures Classics, who are handling the film. Regardless, she’s flat-out raving about it.
“The Son” by Florian Zeller (genius and so lovely) is the most impactful film I’ve seen in a long time. As a mother but also as a former tortured teenager. You’ll be floored by Hugh Jackman who’s so sincere and vulnerable in this film that I felt heartbroken hours after it ended.
Keslassy also liked Dern’s performance.
Its absence from Telluride and New York was a bit concerning, but Elsa seems to be indicating that this is a keeper. Again, just one person’s opinion, but we’ll take whatever we can get before the fests commence next week.
Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern star in Florian Zeller’s sophomore effort, after his triumphant Oscar-winning “The Father.” Adapted by Zeller from his own acclaimed stage play, “The Son” is being released in October.
Zeller also has a stage play called “The Mother” and has stated that he wants Isabelle Huppert to take on the titular role. Who wants to bet that’ll be his next feature film? A sort of Bergman-esque spiritual trilogy is taking shape here.