Hey folks, let’s dive into *The Deep Blue Sea*. Not that you should swim too far — you might encounter a few sharks in this sea of emotions. Directed by Terence Davies, this flick takes on themes of love, loss, and existential angst. I dunno, it’s a bit like eating surströmming. It stirs up feelings, some pleasant, others just make you wanna close your nose.

Helmer, the ex-pilot-turned-moody-lover, he’s quite something, ain’t he? Tom Hiddleston’s performance is magnetic, kinda like when you can’t stop watching a nature program despite knowing the baby seal won’t make it away from the polar bear. Rachel Weisz, on the other hand, delivers a masterclass of raw emotion. Her portrayal of Hester is so intense, it’s like being in January in Kiruna without a jacket — you feel every piercing moment. But, there were times I thought, “Why the drama, Hester? Is Helmer really worth all this hassle?”

A funny thing happened while watching this film. It reminded me of an early autumn in Gothenburg, 1994, sitting at Hagabion with a rather puzzled date. She leaned over and whispered, “Do all British films look this gloomy?” That moment is seared in my brain like an old Bergman film. Flicks that leave you pondering for weeks.

Davies lets the silence speak volumes, but sometimes it’s too silent — like trying to catch a glimpse of the northern lights and only seeing darkness. Maybe it’s not everyone’s cup of coffee. But hey, it makes one reflect on those gut-wrenching choices and longing for the impossible. We’ve all been there, right?

If you’ve got an hour and some to spare, and if you appreciate the fine art of brooding — do check the trailer. Just don’t blame me if you’re left feeling a tad melancholic.

Check the trailer here: The Deep Blue Sea