In the film, there are contrasts of people from different classes, interspersed with criticism of typical American values. On the surface, it is a critique of the American dream. In fact, it is also an exploration of the way of life between people, between people and nature.
The lens imagery of the film shows the exquisiteness and richness of female directors, and circumvents the common problem of "male image in the eyes of women". The only downside is that the filming is not deep enough, and there is always a painless feeling of criticism from the outside.
The film is highly infectious and has a compact plot. Hand-held photography creates a sense of urgency and participation. The 4:3 format is compared to an mv or Instagram compilation by film critics. The background music incorporates pop, rap, rock and roll, which is close to the American subculture.
"American Honey" is a controversial film. Because American culture has dominated for so many years, this "American Honey" stood on the ring of verbal criticism and made Europeans breathe out a sigh.
The large number of backlit and highly saturated color shots in the film make the picture permeated with a youthful atmosphere, and some of the animal metaphors are also uniquely interesting. The film’s approximately square frame ratio is similar to that of the popular social media Instagram.
