Sasquatch Sunset
A year in the life of a singular family.
- Released:
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
- Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Nathan Zellner, Christophe Zajac-Denek
- Director: Nathan Zellner, David Zellner
Comments
- noelbbroderick - 17 June 2024
I Loved it But I Can Understand Why a Lot of People Didn't Like it.
Just looking at the individual ratings for this film says it all - the reviews seem to be divided.
I would describe the film thus: pretty much unique, refreshing, imaginative, quite ground-breaking, brave, humorous, natural, evocative, poignant, beautiful, human, different.
What I really took away, after watching this movie in the cinema, was that maybe it could be construed as a metaphor for the environmental issues facing our world now.
Everyone involved in this movie deserves great credit, because it probably won't win any big awards, but as a piece of art, it's astounding. And true artists would be happy enough knowing that (as long as it didn't go over-budget of course!).
I think the people involved with this film will be very proud of what they've achieved, and the fact that the ratings seem to be polarized will confirm to them that they produced a consummate work in a lot of people's eyes. - colorfordays - 21 May 2024
Sad, Interesting, Unique
Sasquatch Sunset provides a unique perspective and reflects on the progress of man as humans impact nature. The title and plot both lend themselves to indicating the rarity that is the sasquatch in what is presumed to be their end.
There are humorous moments where you can find a glimmer of humanity in these feral creatures. No dialogue was necessary, either. All the actors provided expressions that were full of character, a feat while in full costume.
Sasquatch Sunset was a welcome surprise. The film was interesting enough to hold your attention, and the "toilet humor" portions felt almost anthropological. What else can you expect? They're sasquatch.
I recommend watching. Provides a unique introspection on the dynamic between man and nature. - Horror_Flick_Fanatic - 17 May 2024
Sasquatch Sunset: Bigfoot Laughs Cut Short
Sasquatch Sunset starts off as a laugh riot. For the first hour, the Zellner brothers deliver a surprisingly hilarious portrayal of a Sasquatch family navigating the trials and tribulations of...well, Sasquatch life. From their hilariously primal attempts at courtship to their unrefined digestive habits, the film finds humor in the unexpected, and anyone with a decent sense of humor will find themselves snorting with laughter.
Then, the sun inexplicably sets on the comedy. The light-hearted mood takes a sharp turn in the second half, venturing into surprisingly serious territory. Themes of life, death, and the struggle for survival come crashing in, leaving the audience with a gut punch where there were once guffaws. Here's the problem: the tonal shift feels unearned. Sasquatch Sunset spends so much time establishing itself as an absurdist comedy that the sudden seriousness feels jarring, like two entirely different movies stitched together.
It's a shame. The first hour is pure comedic gold, and the Zellner brothers deserve credit for their audacious premise. But the jarring shift into somber territory leaves the viewer feeling cheated. It's like being promised a cupcake and then getting served a bowl of lukewarm broccoli instead. If you're looking for a laugh-out-loud comedy, you'll have a blast with the first half of Sasquatch Sunset. Just be prepared for the unexpected emotional downpour in the final act.
