‘Train Dreams’ Review: Joel Edgerton Mines Depth, Beauty and Sadness From an Ordinary Life in Ravishing Contemplation of Man and Nature
Unbound by pages yet rooted in storytelling, this masterpiece is brought to life through exceptional performances and vividly textured characters that appear as if plucked from a distant era, their visages reminiscent of Walker Evans’ catalog; beautifully captured by cinematographer Adolpho Veloso with his artistic flair for compositions and smooth, elegant camerawork – filmed in the intimate 3:2 aspect ratio; accompanied by Bryce Dessner’s evocative score that spans various emotions; and narrated captivatingly by Will Patton in third person.
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This story feels like it was never meant for pages, instead brought to life through outstanding acting and well-defined characters that look like they stepped out of an old photograph album, thanks to cinematographer Adolpho Veloso’s eye for beautiful compositions and smooth camerawork – shot in a cozy 3:2 ratio. Bryce Dessner’s score sets the mood perfectly, while Will Patton narrates it all with an enthralling third-person perspective.