The Almond and the Seahorse – Movie Review
Director: Celyn Jones, Tom Stern
Writer: Celyn Jones, Kaite O’Reilly (Screenplay)
Cast
- Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect)
- Charlotte Gainsbourg (Nymphomaniac)
- Trine Dyrholm (Queen of Hearts)
- Celyn Jones (Swede Caroline)
- Meera Syal (Mrs Sidhu Investigates)
- Alice Lowe (Prevenge)
Plot: What happens when you’re ambushed by time? An archaeologist and an architect fight to re-imagine a future after traumatic brain injury leaves them adrift from the people they love.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Almond and the Seahorse starts as we meet Sarah (Wilson) and Toni (Gainsbourg) who both have troubles at home. Sarah’s husband Joe (Jones) suffers from a brain injury causing him to struggle to understand what happened in his life. Elsewhere, Toni’s partner Gwen (Dyrholm) has problems too, leading to her memory causing problems.
Dr Falmer (Syal) runs a facility helping people with brain injuries and has been trying to find a support system for them. However, it has caused lasting damage and patience is the only way she can support them.
Verdict on The Almond and the Seahorse
The Almond and the Seahorse is a drama following the lives of two women struggling with loved ones who are suffering from brain injuries. Their loved ones struggle with memories and it is taking it out of them. Meanwhile, a doctor has been doing everything she can to help support them through the process.
This is a moving movie that highlights the daily struggles many people around the world go through. It shows the families feeling helpless and the injured never understand anything for a long time. This movie feels more like a beacon of hope for people who don’t have help that people are out there prepared to support them. However, it proves not everyone is going to understand the problems they are going through. This is Rebel Wilson’s best performance to date, stepping away from the comedy she is most known for.
Where to Watch
The Almond and the Seahorse will be in UK Cinemas from 10th May.
Final Thoughts – The Almond and the Seahorse is a moving drama with an everyday awareness spotlighted.
