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Life of Chuck Debuts as Melancholic Meditation on Existence

Positive reviews of Mike Flanagan’s three-act Stephen King adaptation highlight its emotional sincerity driven by inventive storytelling.

Chiwetel Ejiofor et Jacob Tremblay dans <em>Life of Chuck</em>, poème d'apocalypse inspré de Stefen King
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Chuck a beau manier un smartphone, le monde autour de lui évoque un campus de teen movie baigné d’une nostalgie féerique, seulement déchirée par endroits par une menace obscure.

Overview

  • Tom Hiddleston leads the cast as Chuck, a reserved accountant whose life story anchors the film’s emotional core.
  • The narrative employs a three-act structure that traces interconnected periods of Chuck’s life without revealing its central mysteries.
  • Supporting performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Mark Hamill bring depth to characters navigating love and loss in an unraveling world.
  • Mike Flanagan shifts away from his horror pedigree to deliver a poignant, melancholic meditation on mortality and the value of everyday moments.
  • Since its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, the Stephen King adaptation has earned sustained critical acclaim following its theatrical release on June 11.