Eden Review: Ron Howard Goes To The Dark Side In Uneven Thriller [TIFF 2024]
Ron Howard is not typically associated with a “grim” director. Instead, he tends to create middle-of-the-road historical dramas, frequently softening the more challenging aspects of his subjects, such as the darker elements in John Nash’s story in “A Beautiful Mind.” His adaptations of Dan Brown novels also fall under this category. While Howard can certainly create intense films, it is worth noting that even when he has directed survival thrillers like “Apollo 13” and “Thirteen Lives,” these films ultimately focus on individuals who endure, or in other words, manage to survive their harrowing experiences.