Aaron's Thoughts
Sundance 2025 #4
There is never a convenient time to experience tragedy in your life, but it happening as you are still figuring out your place in the world is a whole different kind of suffocating.
You can convince yourself that carrying the weight of everything is possible. Yet, deep down, all you really want is someone to hold you. When it looks like that may not be possible, let’s just say that it can send you spiraling like never before.
“Plainclothes” does a masterful job showcasing the anxiety & stress that comes from trying to process trauma all while holding relationships together, protecting loved ones, & trying to find your true self. The film successfully weaves many complicated themes & timelines together with ease & clarity.
Really confident & assured debut from Carmen Emmi. There are moments I wish that he wouldn’t try & get too cute with the camera, but the script is so tight & performances so solid that it evens things out. Speaking of performances, Tom Blyth continues to remind Hollywood he is going to be one of the defining leading men of the next generation.
Great film!
