The Thing with Feathers Review

This review is based on a screening at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film, while visually stunning, ultimately falls short of its ambitious premise. The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the stark beauty of the landscape with a masterful eye for detail. However, the narrative, while intriguing at first, becomes muddled and loses its way in the second act. The performances are uneven, with some actors delivering compelling portrayals while others seem lost in the film's complex emotional tapestry. Despite its flaws, the film's visual splendor and moments of genuine emotional power make it worth seeing, particularly for those interested in experimental filmmaking. It leaves a lasting impression, even if that impression is a somewhat ambiguous one.