The Swan: Wes Anderson's Dark and Haunting Adaptation of Roald Dahl's Short Story
Timothée Chalamet gives a powerful performance in a film that is both beautiful and terrifying
Wes Anderson's latest Roald Dahl adaptation for Netflix, "The Swan," is the director's first true horror movie.
The Swan, the most recent movie from Wes Anderson, is a moody and atmospheric rendition of the same-named short story by Roald Dahl. Timothée Chalamet plays a young man in the movie who develops an obsession with an enigmatic swan.
The Swan is different from Anderson's prior works, which are renowned for their offbeat comedy and muted aesthetics. With a gothic look and ominous music, The Swan is a far darker and more thrilling movie.
As the young man who is gradually overtaken by his fascination with the swan, Chalamet provides a strong performance. Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe give notably outstanding performances in the supporting cast, which is also very good.
Beautifully crafted though it may be, The Swan is not a movie for the weak of heart. The movie has some extremely unsettling imagery and is genuinely spooky. For aficionados of horror and general film, The Swan is a must-see, thanks to Anderson's excellent direction.
