justinthevalley

This series crushed my soul. When it ended I was stunned and overwhelmed. In a way I wasn’t expecting and rarely feel from shows or movies. The acting is excellent. The story moves in unexpected yet organic directions. It becomes surprisingly visceral and intense. I was extremely involved in the character’s plights. It was a true joy and pleasure to watch. Even when some scenes made it difficult to do so. The world was immersive and rich. At times dreamlike. James Franco anchors the story and carries you through it with him. Sarah Gadon who plays Sadie was amazing, and her and Franco’s chemistry was palpable. Everyone in it was phenomenal and the casting was outstanding. It wasn’t what I’d expected when reading the log-line, and offered surprises through to the end. Highly recommended.