SASQUATCH SUNSET
Starring: Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner
Director: Nathan Zellner and David Zellner
ADRIANO
Sasquatch Sunset is depraved, gross, and borderline nonsensical. I loved it. With not a single word, directors Nathan and David Zellner create a bizarrely funny year-in-the-life-of-sasquatches film that, once you get past all the fluids and insanity, has something interestingly profound to say about our connections with nature and each other. The film has many moments of genuine heartbreak and humanity, and being able to do that only with grunting creatures is quite fascinating. I imagine it won't be for everyone, but I fell pretty hard for Sasquatch Sunset.
KATIE
Sasquatch Sunset is a truly unique film. Following a year in the life of a family of sasquatches, the film ranges from melancholic sadness to truly disgusting gross-out humour, all whilst meditating on the nature of family and our impact on the natural world. The prosthetics are incredible and not a word is spoken, with the unrecognizable cast’s dedicated physical performances doing all the talking. It's eccentric, absurd, and strangely heartfelt, and although the excess of bodily fluids did slightly test my patience and limits, this ambitious film has a more serious message at its heart.
QUENTIN
Sasquatch Sunset is an odd duck of a movie, like the R-rated, artsy follow-up to Harry and the Hendersons you never knew you needed. Hell, for most of you, you likely won’t want it either, especially if you are grossed out by bodily fluids, shit-flinging, and sasquatch penises. That said, Sunset also features genuine moments of laugh-out-loud surreal humor and somber poignancy, not to mention quiet reflections on who we are as a society. Sure, it probably could have been shorter, and even though I’d only recommend it to a very specific audience, it gets a high rating because of its originality, go-for-brokeness, and audacity.
PAIGE
Sasquatch Sunset may be one of the most poignant movies of the year despite its peculiarities. Having said that, many people may genuinely wonder, "what the fuck did I just watch?" much like I did. Even though I have mixed feelings about the movie overall, I have to acknowledge that this dialogue-free film is going to majorly polarize audiences. With its stunning cinematography, this documentary-style film transports you into the world of a sasquatch family. It may not be for everyone, but if you're a Bigfoot enthusiast, you should definitely check out this bizarre yet tranquil gem.
