Direction:
The direction was a 10/10, nothing less than a high budget movie. The plot twists and flashbacks gleaned all the information without getting the viewer lost. The director's skillful handling of the actors is evident in the outstanding performances delivered by the cast. The actors' chemistry feels natural and compelling, and their performances are finely tuned to serve the story and the director's vision. The Gen Z narration style added a touch of zeal and delight. The overall execution of the movie was outstanding.
Acting: Josie Hull as Lucy was the ultimate winner with her bubbly and natural acting. It felt as if you're watching the vlog of an actual teenager. Gina Gagliano's performance as Sam had twists and turns, starting out as nerd and turning into the most rebellious and mature one by the end. Apart from these two characters, Sam's biological mother, Libby, played by Jolie Curtsinger, stood out the most. Her execution of a mentally unstable person was on point and there were times that it left me in tears. Especially her scenes together with her daughter, when they were trying to create a bond but her reflexes steered her away from her daughter.
Cinematography: The director's vision for the film was evident in the way he used creative camera angles to convey the internal struggles of every sister separately. The movie is a low budget indie film, which at times showed, but the overall plot and performances outshines all.
Screenplay: Initially the movie starts out slow, talking about the daily life and the gimmicks of sisters residing together but after the second half it picks up the pace and starts diving deeper into the storyline allotted to each character, with the most progressive arc designed for Sam's character. It sheds light on different shades of Sam's emotions and progression. Another thing I liked about the story was the characters' dialogue. Each one is so calm and collected, and their grief doesn't let them sag in sadness.
Music and Sound: The soundtrack is minimalist. You can easily hear each word uttered by the character because the music doesn't overlap the dialogues. It's more vocal than melodious.
Themes and Message: The movie isn't your everyday comedy or action. It's a low melodramatic movie that showed the mistakes of the girls' father that turned into a unified bond. And despite Lucy's and Jen's mother having a cold attitude with her stepdaughters, the sisters stayed with each other side by side. There is no stronger message than the message of staying through thick and thin. Another powerful sequence in the movie were Sam's meetings with her mentally unstable mother and her identity crisis because she was thrown away at birth by her mother.
Enjoyment and Impact: The movie gives a glimpse of the corona pandemic times, which felt surreal and totally relatable. This is exactly how everyone reacted whenever any close one tested positive. There were many emotional parts in the movie, along with a touch of Lucy's uplifting Vlogs. It's not fantasy, it's not thrilling, this is emotional! Keep a pack of tissue ready along with this.
Overall Verdict: Finally, I would like to talk about the emotional rollercoaster ride that The Sisters Kardos put you through. The acting by the entire cast was spot on. The direction was superb. It was written very well. The movie is safe to watch for all ages, as no nudity or sex scenes are included. It is a female oriented movie and would be a hit amongst the same gender, since it's a slow paced movie.
Acting: Josie Hull as Lucy was the ultimate winner with her bubbly and natural acting. It felt as if you're watching the vlog of an actual teenager. Gina Gagliano's performance as Sam had twists and turns, starting out as nerd and turning into the most rebellious and mature one by the end. Apart from these two characters, Sam's biological mother, Libby, played by Jolie Curtsinger, stood out the most. Her execution of a mentally unstable person was on point and there were times that it left me in tears. Especially her scenes together with her daughter, when they were trying to create a bond but her reflexes steered her away from her daughter.
Cinematography: The director's vision for the film was evident in the way he used creative camera angles to convey the internal struggles of every sister separately. The movie is a low budget indie film, which at times showed, but the overall plot and performances outshines all.
Screenplay: Initially the movie starts out slow, talking about the daily life and the gimmicks of sisters residing together but after the second half it picks up the pace and starts diving deeper into the storyline allotted to each character, with the most progressive arc designed for Sam's character. It sheds light on different shades of Sam's emotions and progression. Another thing I liked about the story was the characters' dialogue. Each one is so calm and collected, and their grief doesn't let them sag in sadness.
Music and Sound: The soundtrack is minimalist. You can easily hear each word uttered by the character because the music doesn't overlap the dialogues. It's more vocal than melodious.
Themes and Message: The movie isn't your everyday comedy or action. It's a low melodramatic movie that showed the mistakes of the girls' father that turned into a unified bond. And despite Lucy's and Jen's mother having a cold attitude with her stepdaughters, the sisters stayed with each other side by side. There is no stronger message than the message of staying through thick and thin. Another powerful sequence in the movie were Sam's meetings with her mentally unstable mother and her identity crisis because she was thrown away at birth by her mother.
Enjoyment and Impact: The movie gives a glimpse of the corona pandemic times, which felt surreal and totally relatable. This is exactly how everyone reacted whenever any close one tested positive. There were many emotional parts in the movie, along with a touch of Lucy's uplifting Vlogs. It's not fantasy, it's not thrilling, this is emotional! Keep a pack of tissue ready along with this.
Overall Verdict: Finally, I would like to talk about the emotional rollercoaster ride that The Sisters Kardos put you through. The acting by the entire cast was spot on. The direction was superb. It was written very well. The movie is safe to watch for all ages, as no nudity or sex scenes are included. It is a female oriented movie and would be a hit amongst the same gender, since it's a slow paced movie.