The structure of the story is very clever. Borrow the shell of earth 2 to tell the story of original sin and redemption. This provides flexible space for narrative. At the same time, it can improve science fiction. This shell is pretty good. The SETI scientist in the middle and the ending add a lot of flavor to the science fiction of the film.
The sound design is on and off all the way, a bit overworked, but the rendering atmosphere is very good. The Sony EX3 720p picture quality makes the picture more grainy and simple, which is convenient for visual effects, but it reduces the photography to the level of youtube video (the director said that he was greatly influenced by Krzysztof Kieslowski). Some lenses are not suitable for fast zoomin and transitions.
Brit Marling shocked the earth with fresh beauty. Is expected to become a new generation of Hollywood actresses. When the male pig's feet are vocal, I always feel that Bill Nighy's guest dubbing is a sense of contradiction. In addition, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the old Indian cleaner at the Happiness Terminal has come to his line of work in the film.
PS:
Some interviews with director Mike Cahill about this film:
http://www.avclub.com/articles/mike-cahill,59293/
http://blogs.commercialappeal.com/the_bloodshot_eye/2011/08/another-earth- --a-review.html
http://www.flyoverfilmfestival.com/flyover-2011/interviews/ryan-daly-asks-mike-cahill/
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Luke_Hickman/Mike_Cahill/HDDs_Interview_with_Another_Earth_Director_and_Co-writer_Mike_Cahill/7351
http://cinedork.com/2011/07/25/interview-mike-cahill-discusses-intertwing-science-fiction -and-drama-in-another-earth/
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