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Superior is a slow-burn that ventures outside the norm when it comes to identity, often blurring the lines between one twin and the other as the film goes on.
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Mass, the feature film debut of writer-director Fran Kranz, is a brutally honest exploration of the people who are affected (and often forgotten) in the aftermath of a school shooting.
Mass tackles the raw emotions of its characters and works to enter into the most difficult and harrowing conversations. What results is a film that is driven by the strength of its actors’ performances, an intimate setting, and nuance. But,
Mass stops short of being great by hinging upon the idea that forgiveness is required for healing, while giving the couples at the center an opportunity to do so without full acknowledgement of who is given the chance and in its treatment of the shooter.
Mass is heavy and heartbreaking, bolstered by fantastic performances. But, Mass’ treatment of the shooter and time spent on forgiveness hinders its momentum.