Remarkably Bright Creatures film review: Sally Field and an octopus star in sentimental story
A film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' features Sally Field and a computer-generated octopus in a sentimental narrative. The review, published by the Financial Times, critiques the film's sugary tone while noting the performances. The story centers on a widow (Field) who forms an unlikely bond with an octopus at an aquarium. The review highlights the emotional manipulation but acknowledges the charm of the octopus character. No specific release date or director is mentioned in the source.
Key facts
- Film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'
- Stars Sally Field and a CGI octopus
- Review published by Financial Times
- Described as sentimental and sugary
- Plot involves widow bonding with octopus at aquarium
- Octopus character noted for charm
- Critique of emotional manipulation
- No release date or director specified
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- Sally Field
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- Financial Times