The Life of Chuck
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In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
The Life of Chuck is a departure for Mike Flanagan, who’s brought us memorable horror projects like The Haunting of Hill House over the years.Together with the performances, Flanagan’s adaptation takes on a life of its own. It’s sentimental in the best ways and lighthearted despite a grim core. The Life of Chuck asks us to wash away the fear and sadness so often felt with death, and reminds us to find the joy in life, even when it’s at its most chaotic. While the film can be a touch slow at times, it fully embraces its sweet, tender side.
Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register, The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.If The Life Of Chuck... just about manages to stay on the right side of that tricky balance, it’s largely thanks to solid work from the cast. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Sep 5. It's a musing film and an amusing film, but it's also beautifully poignant and profound.
