The Beasts

I don't know French and without subtitles you don't understand half of the movie. a disaster

Neighbor horror with a touch of xenophobia, toxic masculinity and blind optimism. A tense and frustrating watch! The tension is almost unbearable, it is maintained throughout and you don't really get an ounce of satisfaction—is that good or bad? I don't know but it's masterful that's for sure and clearly the intent of the filmmaker. That being said, I still wanted a little bit of satisfaction. This Spanish thriller is separated into two parts, before a certain event and then after. I can't decide which of the two I liked more but the two of them combined is what elevates this. There's always a feeling of looming threat, you never know when someone will get jumped. Great performances from everyone. One very thrilling scene but otherwise this is very slow-paced. Everything looks so dirty and it almost smells through the TV. The daughter was an excellent addition, her scenes with the mother were some of my favorites.