Columbus
2017
***
Director: Kogonada
Cast: John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey, Rory Culkin, Michelle Forbes, Jim Dougherty, Erin Allegretti, Shani Salyers Stiles, Roshan Seth, Reen Vogel
A Korean-American man, who must reluctantly return to Columbus, IN, forms a connection with a young woman stuck caring for her mother. The two explore the city’s architectural landmarks and share their personal struggles. Kogonada's feature debut is a likeable and well-acted minimalist drama, which nevertheless failed to captivate me. The film includes some poignant moments, but, more often than not, it feels like watching paint dry on the wall of a beautiful building.
