Starlet

An authentic and straightforward look at contractual relationships. Sean Baker tells us here that every relationship (at least in this movie) is indeed contractual and some are cruel while others are beautiful. If both parties can get a positive kick out of the relationship, why not? The character dynamics are fascinating here, it's all authentic and realistic. Lots of humanity. These characters are going to stay with me for a while. Good acting all around. There's a lack of intimacy that made me uncomfortable. Most of it looks like it was shot on a shaky phone but it all works because what's being filmed is interesting visually. There's some colors that really pop just like *The Florida Project*. The sets lack in character personality traits, it's all circumstantial like when you rent a place. I'm still not entirely sold on the ending, it's good and it really closes the loop with the themes but I maybe wanted a conversation after, something that packs a bigger emotional punch. It would change my view on the whole movie if I were to rewatch it knowing that though.

This is an absolutely superb film! It requires a close watching, however.