Love & Mercy

Excellent surprise that movie. Great actor's performance, very nice picture and top notch soundtrack. What else?

The biopic portrays key moments in Brian Wilson's life, alternating between two periods: the turbulent process of recording the album Pet Sounds in the 1960s and his abusive relationship with psychologist Eugene Landy in the 1980s. The narrative explicitly exposes uncomfortable and disturbing situations, from the conflicts in her dysfunctional family and the pressures of the music industry to the moral, psychological and physical abuse she suffered. With brilliant performances from Paul Dano and John Cusack, who play Brian Wilson at different stages of his life, and Elizabeth Banks as Melinda Ledbetter, whose relationship was essential in his recovery, the film combines intensity, melancholy and impact. The soundtrack, full of iconic Beach Boys songs, further amplifies the film's power.