Tusk is bizarre. It includes dark comedy, shocking horror, and themes of humanity, but none of these ingredients are thoroughly realized. There is compelling dialogue and meandering nonsense. Character development is erratic. Moments of subtle acting and strong chemistry neighbor moments of conflicting performances. Collectively, Tusk is a unique mixture of several genres that doesn't land a cohesive mood. Still, even if it isn't overly original, artful, or profound, the film is bold. It might be a joke of a movie, but at least it isn't another safe piece of generic commercialism. Overall, Tusk's execution is questionable, but its intentions were decent.
Technically, Tusk is adequate. Its music is indifferent, but juxtaposes a low point. The editing uses intercuts and timeline jumps, yet the momentum suffers. The sound gets symbolic once, but is otherwise basic. The direction attempts several tones and blends them inconsistently. Conversely, the cinematography utilizes snap zooms, the casting is an interesting combination of unexpected talent, the prosthetics are the star of the show, and the walrus' design is the one thing that viewers are certain to remember. Therefore, Tusk has sufficient filmmaking with some striking strengths. Ultimately, it's polarizing and it has its flaws, but Tusk certainly isn't forgettable.
Writing: 5/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 6/10
Production Design: 8/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 6.5/10
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