This film packs in a lot of complex themes into its story without being one sided or overly preachy.
Unfortunately, much of what it explores is hampered by a less than perfect delivery.
Watching this you can't help wishing someone with a stronger vision and more deft touch had been behind the wheel.
Where the movie could have used subtlety to communicate, it relied on dialog and over the top characters.
That had the unfortunate effects of slowing the pace down and giving too much away, too soon.
The mystery and suspense aspects of this film are therefore less successful than the social commentary and supernatural elements.
Still, there is enough in Don't Say Its Name to be worth your time.
You simply need to approach the film when you are feeling patient enough to overlook its flaws, in favor of focusing on its strengths.
Unfortunately, much of what it explores is hampered by a less than perfect delivery.
Watching this you can't help wishing someone with a stronger vision and more deft touch had been behind the wheel.
Where the movie could have used subtlety to communicate, it relied on dialog and over the top characters.
That had the unfortunate effects of slowing the pace down and giving too much away, too soon.
The mystery and suspense aspects of this film are therefore less successful than the social commentary and supernatural elements.
Still, there is enough in Don't Say Its Name to be worth your time.
You simply need to approach the film when you are feeling patient enough to overlook its flaws, in favor of focusing on its strengths.