Look Back picks off from where a detective begins to investigate a lost case as he receives numerous letters reminding him. It leads the audience to obtain a better understanding without getting all the pieces right from the beginning. The film brings forth an important theme of the possibilities of memories forcing people to act in ways they themselves did not picture. This is the story in which every member of the cast has some story to tell.
Cast:
- Hugh Jackman as the detective
- Jessica Chastain as a seeking-case journalist
- Rami Malek as one of the informants with enigma
Positive Aspects:
- This story has the most interesting mystery exploring dimensions of the memory and the truth.
- Every performance is powerful, but Hugh Jackman and Jessica Chastain were particularly outstanding.
- Everyone is always seeking the next jump, deftly entwining suspense with self-reflection.
Negative Aspects:
- In today’s context, it can all be quite convoluted with storylines having endless turns.
- Rebel without a cause sometimes could feel the narrative a bit excruciatingly slow for a detective story as it appeals to the character’s thoughts more.
