"Remarkably Bright Creatures" Review: Sally Field Shines in Cozy Family Drama
By
Kate Erbland
23d ago· 7 min readenReview
94/100
Golden Brown
Bagelometer↗
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Score94TypereviewSentimentpositive
Summary
A review of Olivia Newman's film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures," starring Sally Field in an awards-worthy role and featuring an octopus voiced by Alfred Molina. The review praises the film's sweet-natured, cozy family drama approach, its ensemble cast including Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, and Lewis Pullman, and its use of real locations. The film is described as a rare, warm-hearted feature that audiences need more of.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThere is much to admire about Olivia Newman's 'Where the Crawdads Sing' follow-up 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' another film adaptation of a beloved (and bestselling) novel.
There's Sally Field, in a role that has already earned her awards accolades, and a massive octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.
There are actual locations (a sea that is a sea! what an idea!).
There's Lewis Pullman, continuing to work his own dad's charming everyman appeal.
Olivia Newman's sweet-natured adaptation of the Shelby Van Pelt bestseller is the kind of cozy family feature we need more of.
FILM REVIEW: Olivia Newman's sweet-natured adaptation of the Shelby Van Pelt bestseller is the kind of cozy family feature we need more of.
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