In 'The Thing with Feathers', Benedict Cumberbatch portrays a widower grappling with his wife's death alongside his sons. The film uniquely blends elements of grief with a supernatural crow figure, challenging typical horror tropes. Despite critiques of its genre confusion, Cumberbatch’s performance offers depth as he navigates emotional turmoil. The crow serves as a haunting presence, prompting reflections on the protagonist's need for support during his struggle. Ultimately, while the film wrestles with its identity, it presents a poignant exploration of sorrow rather than traditional horror.
My glib observations about the perils of distribution in the 2020s aside, the idea of grief as an inescapable terrorscape certainly makes emotional and intellectual sense.
Whenever the camera focuses on Cumberbatch, however, things clarify. A talented guy with a seductive voice and wonderfully dissonant face, the actor has sometimes struggled to find the right parts.
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