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Brightburn movie review: A mild diversion from the superhero fatigue with horror tropes as a crutch
FirstpostBrightburn belongs to the queerly modern phenomenon of popular entertainments whose subtext offers far more edifying fare than their narrative. As if recognising the enormity of the superhero superstructure, the Gunns add horror to the mix, even resorting to gore when they find their project dramatically wanting and tame. Tori is portrayed as an overtly protective mother who, in keeping with the worst horror movie parents, fails to discern signs of impending doom a normal person would have noticed from a mile away, thereby rendering her character unconvincingly stupid. Brandon’s progression of crimes is lifted generously from superhuman and horror tropes and the emotional engagement is negligible at best. In that respect, Brightburn offers a mildly effective diversion from the fatigue induced by modern superhero entertainments.
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