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'The Anniversary': Goosebumps and chills . . .

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Billy Wonka

It doesn't take long before the onslaught of totalitarianism affects every character and scene on the screen. It all begins with the Taylors' 25th anniversary. We meet mostly overachievers, except for their sole son, who is married to his mom's past student and academic rival. Liz has written a book, "The Change", that has set in motion a national transformation towards a uniparty (totalitarian) government. We see the degrees of change in the subsequent timeline of family events, and it gave me goosebumps and chills.

I found this to be political, Roarshoch, since the changing national tide could be seen as turning to the right or left. The results were the same.

This film gets more uncomfortable with each ensuing scene. It will take some grit to see this all the way through.

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Sounds clever - I'm interested for sure! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 00:35:13 10/31/25 (4)
- It's playing nearby - may be able to see it on Monday [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 01:09:48 11/02/25 (3)
  - Hmm. . . didn't like it much - it seemed overwrought and forced - Chris from Lafayette 01:54:55 11/04/25 (2)
    However, the movie did do a good job of portraying the smug righteousness of the elite class. But, despite a good scene every now and then, it was just too over-the-top for me, and I couldn't suspend my disbelief.
    - Are you alive? - Billy Wonka 11:53:51 11/05/25 (1)
      This one punched my "oh, the humanity" buttons frequently. Dylan O'Brien, in particular, elevated my BP with his insidious, snide megalomania. He captured the essence of a subordinate player elevated to the top overnight.
      
      I really like this one.
      - What can I say, except "De gustibus non est disputandum"? [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 12:25:34 11/05/25 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Are you alive? posted by Billy Wonka on November 05, 2025 at 11:53:51

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