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Brent Marchant

September 7, 2024
8.0
Sitting in on a loved one’s death watch can be a trying time in more ways than one can count, circumstances that many of us can probably relate to all too well. It can be an especially stressful, even hostile, experience when incompatible family members are brought together for such an ordeal, one whose duration and developments are impossible to predict. That’s the scenario here faced by three very different (and often-contentious) sisters (Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne) who begrudgingly join together for the waning days of the life of their father (Jay O. Sanders), who has been placed in home hospice care. During this reluctant, duty-bound “reunion,” tempers routinely flare in confrontations stemming from the rehashing of old, unresolved issues, disagreements about current responsibilities, and the seemingly endless waiting for the inevitable to arrive. These matters all wear on the distraught siblings as they struggle to sort out what’s transpiring and try to arrive at better, more civil understandings of one another. In his latest feature outing, writer-director Azazel Jacobs has created an authentic story about what often occurs under such difficult conditions, astutely blending intense drama, scathing personal interactions, dark humor and hopes for reconciliation against a backdrop of edgy anguish, searing emotional pain and pervasive uncertainty. The picture’s crisp writing and stellar performances (especially Lyonne’s stand-out portrayal) drive the unfolding of this gripping domestic saga, often leaving viewers uncomfortably squirming in their seats as raw, long-repressed feelings surface. To be sure, some of the transition sequences in the narrative could use better refinement to get the overall story on track for what follows, but, then, their handling in this manner could arguably be chalked up to the ubiquitous doubt lingering over this situation, a determination that audience members will have to make for themselves. Still, “His Three Daughters” is indeed one of the better releases of 2024 thus far, one that deserves serious consideration as awards season approaches, particularly in the writing and acting categories. It’s also a powerful cautionary tale for any of us who may be faced with having to undergo a scenario like this at some point, providing us with valuable insight into how we might want to conduct ourselves when these trying times arise.

Manuel São Bento

September 14, 2024
8.0
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/his-three-daughters-review-a-powerful-yet-bittersweet-performance-showcase-of-family-loss-and-healing/ "His Three Daughters is a deeply moving, human portrait that does justice to the extraordinary talent of its cast. By exploring the complexities of family dynamics and inevitable grief, the film has an overwhelming impact due to its intimate, emotionally honest story. It's a bittersweet, reflective, incredibly relatable journey, capable of touching on universal and personal issues with rare authenticity. Azazel Jacobs delivers one of the most memorable movies of the year, where Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne shine brightly, leaving a mark on the audience that will linger long after the final credits." Rating: A-

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