A bit of a departure from his previous outings, Beau Is Afraid is arguably Ari Aster's most ambitious and personal film to date. Though the run time can be a chore in some points of the narrative, Joaquin Phoneix's committed performance and Aster's signature bizarre storytelling are strongholds to push through. Watch our full thoughts below.
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