Hurry Up Tomorrow

Gus Keller
2 days ago
1 min read

Hurry Up Tomorrow attempts to be profound but arguably ends up pretentious. It has themes of isolation, fame, obsession, and emotional toxicity. However, these ideas can be obvious or vague. Its vulnerability deserves credit, yet its insights are insufficient. Meanwhile, the plot is virtually nonexistent, which meanders for a while before a contrived inciting incident. Still, there are conflicted protagonists, plus the narrative shortcomings can be excused as abstract storytelling. The committed acting brings a range of intensity, intimacy, and layers. Consequently, Hurry Up Tomorrow simultaneously seems like a commendable artistic endeavor and a mess of narcissistic musings.

Technically, Hurry Up Tomorrow evokes a dreamlike atmosphere. Lighting, framing, free-flowing movement, aspect ratios, focus, and long takes make for experimental imagery. Despite its lacking structure feeling drawn out, its editing is immersive. Highly subjective, the sound contributes symbolic distortions for emotional impact. Its ethereal pop music is central to the plot. The production design establishes cold celebrity as well as surrealism, with color motifs. Though this comes across as a vanity project, its cast offers significant popularity and fit. The effects add pyrotechnics plus stunts. Overall, Hurry Up Tomorrow has ambitious craft, but questionable accessibility.

Writing: 5/10

Direction: 8/10

Cinematography: 8/10

Acting: 8/10

Editing: 6/10

Sound: 9/10

Score/Soundtrack: 9/10

Production Design: 7/10

Casting: 7/10

Effects: 7/10

Overall Score: 7.4/10

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