After a few years of navigating by way of the bizarre but endearing filmography of Nathan Hill, I’ve grown keen on the actor/producer/director. I like impartial films once they care nothing about the remainder of the world, and exist in a subset the place requirements are taken down. Hill is a creator of worlds, and his uncompromised imaginative and prescient has grow to be the staple of his films. It might take lengthy to grasp his model, however when you digest a number of of his films, you’re going to get Hill. Bitter Want is one among his newest, and an incredible instance of Hill doing what he does finest.
The movie follows a legislation enforcement officer who’s recovering from an damage. Steve requires assist from a nurse, and he doesn’t appear to have a lot luck with them. That’s till a brand new one arrives on his doorstep and presents the care he wants, and nicely… rather more. What he doesn’t know is that she has a darkish secret, and doesn’t precisely need good for the fortunately married officer.
Bitter Want will get steamy, in the identical trend that a few of Hill’s earlier films do. It leans into erotic thriller territory when it presents an antagonist whose true intentions are revealed early on. There’s no twist this time as a result of Hill doesn’t complicate himself by pursuing one thing extraordinary. Author Thomas Bodine follows a story construction that has labored earlier than, and director Simon Oliver sees that Hill’s imaginative and prescient is completed by presenting a narrative that’s straightforward to deconstruct.
With Bitter Want, Hill decides to remain out of the director’s chair and give attention to what he does finest. He doesn’t must direct as a way to assure his imprint is everywhere in the image. The romantic thriller does function his typical tone and has the manufacturing worth that makes Hill’s catalog distinctive on this planet of indie movies. As soon as once more, he makes positive viewers perceive this can be a work of ardour, and like such, everybody concerned with the manufacturing is in tune with the overall concept.
Bitter Want has loads of humor to make for a enjoyable time within the land of indie films. That is no Deadly Attraction, but it surely does its job when presenting a compelling central character who isn’t immediately forgiven for his sins. Steve does confront the results of his actions, however Hill doesn’t push in direction of huge modifications. If I might request one thing from him, that may be “go in your most unhinged, Nathan.”
Movie critic. Lover of all issues horror. Member of the OFCS. RT Accepted Critic.