The Only Beautiful Thing
The Only Beautiful Thing

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The Only Beautiful Thing

2021
Movie
15 min
English

Nikki and her partner Margaux agree to foster Sinatra, a rescue pitbull, with Nikki’s incarcerated mother, who offers Nikki a chance to process some long repressed emotions.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Danielle LessovitzGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a gritty urban landscape, a young street artist named "The Kid" grapples with his past while trying to navigate a dangerous present. He forms an unlikely connection with a wealthy woman, leading him down a path of self-discovery and artistic expression. Their relationship challenges his perceptions of beauty, love, and redemption amidst the harsh realities of his life.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its visual style and raw performances, while others criticized its narrative coherence and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty aesthetic and atmospheric portrayal of urban life.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot that struggles to maintain engagement.

  • Performances were noted, but often overshadowed by the film's perceived lack of direction.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but where available, opinions are divided, with some appreciating the film's artistic ambition and others finding it underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

Director Danielle Lessovitz also wrote the screenplay for the film, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and observations of street art culture.

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