LITTLE JOE
Recommended. A psychological thriller, alternatively science fiction, depending on your own perception. But then again, it is about perception. Still, what you notice first, is the set decoration and costumes - the picture is just beautiful, the shades of green in the uniforms and canteen seats match the female lead's ginger hair, yellow trousers and yellow walls of her place. That contrasts with the bright red of the flowers. And that picture-perfect colour palette and the sterile organization of the lab are contrasted further by the chilling plot. The movie keeps you on the edge of the seat for 100 minutes. It taps into the fears of GMO as well as the Covid-19 pandemic: imperceptible symptoms of a virus infecting the brain, wearing masks, genetic testing. And those less physical fears - of whether one is a good parent, if others' feelings are genuine and if that matters at all, as one protagonist puts it: "no feelings are real, and who cares". Most importantly, it's skillfully written, keeping you in suspense and guessing who's right and what's real. Excellent music accompanies the picture.
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