Brigsby Bear (2017) - Dave McCary

An utterly sincere work, Dave McCary's Brigsby Bear manages to deliver both comedy and drama effectively, never falling victim to its outre premise which is ripe for frivolous broad comedy at every turn.  A tender and heartfelt story which manages to avoid sentimentality and cheap, easy humor, Brigsby Bear is a surprisingly astute film, touching on the power of creativity as a therapeutic device, deconstructing how creativity itself is deeply personal and rooted in one's own individual experiences.  Following its main protagonist in the ultimate fish-out-of-water story, Brigsby Bear is a charming reminder of the nature of love itself, displaying how appreciating someone for who they are and what they value, despite one's own perspective, is the personification of love.  Balanced, genuine, and extremely creative, Dave McCary's Brigsby Bear manages to keep itself grounded and emotionally resonant, a remarkable achievement, given the unusual premise.