Trey Edward Shults' Krisha opens with an expertly crafted tracking shot which finds its main protagonist, Krisha, arriving at her sister's home for Thanksgiving. It is a relatively simple sequence, but as the camera follows Krisha from her car into the family home a great deal is revealed. From her dress being caught in the car door, to her discombobulated presence as she talks to herself, this opening sequence is a great intro to a deeply flawed main character, being only the tip of the iceberg. This is a film about a troubled woman in Krisha who is attempting to reconnect with her family. The film takes its time, not revealing any details for awhile as to what exactly led Krisha to such alienation from her family, but from her entrance into the home it is clear that she is somewhat a stranger to many of her family members. The strongest aspect of Krisha is its craft, being a visceral experience that truly captures the inner psyche of its main protagonist, a woman who is stuck in the chaotic nature of Thanksgiving with the family. Making lots of unique decisions in terms of editing, cinrmatography, and direction, Trey Edward Shults has created a singular vision of a woman struggling to overcome her troubled past and reconnect, fighting her own demons in the process. It is clear that Krisha has a fractured relationship with much of her family, particular her son, and perhaps my favorite aspect of the entire film is how it feels like a psychological horror film, with the deep-seated guilt and trauma of Krisha's shortcomings constantly threatening to send her back over the edge. The film's strongest attribute isn't its examination of addiction or alcoholism, which feels slight, but rather the guilt and remorse associated with said addiction, something which drives Krisha over the edge. Hyper kinetic and featuring a stellar lead performance, Trey Edward Shults has created a singular vision of the subject matter which explores a host of interesting family dynamics.
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