You Were Never Really Here (2017)

Film Overview
"You Were Never Really Here" is a gripping thriller film launched in 2017, directed by Lynne Ramsay. This dark and extreme film is an adjustment of Jonathan Ames' novella with the same name. The film features Joaquin Phoenix as the main character, Joe, a distressed and ruthless mercenary who rescues trafficked ladies.

Plot
Joe, the protagonist, has a troubling past which haunts him daily, including his childhood abuse and military service in the FBI and Marine Corps. He now lives with his ailing mom in New York City and works as a callous enforcer. His primary task is to rescue trafficked girls utilizing brutal and often violent methods against their captors. Although he struggles with psychological health problems, he is remarkably efficient at his job.

One day, a prominent senator hires Joe to save his child, Nina, kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring. Joe embarks on a callous rescue mission that includes ruthless conflicts with the abductors, resulting in a trail of carnage. Surprisingly, he develops a bond with Nina, connecting into his own distressing past. But the objective takes an unforeseen turn, leading to the murder of the senator and Joe's handler.

The Climax
The climax thrusts Joe into a perilous labyrinth of deceit and revenge, as he is set up and his house is robbed, resulting in his mother's murder. Escaping the killers, Joe manages to track Nina back to the governor's mansion utilizing an idea offered to him. He eliminates the guv's security and goes into your home, just to find a bloodbath triggered by Nina herself.

Resolution
In the end, it ends up being clear that Nina has found her own violent approach of liberation. Joe discovers her in the dining-room, unphased by the violence she has committed. She manages to pull Joe from his suicidal propensities, leading to a final scene of ambiguous survival, strengthening the brutal and unforgiving nature of the movie.

Performances and Themes
Phoenix's powerful performance as Joe deservedly got crucial praise, and Ramsay's instructions is similarly gripping. The movie centers around the themes of trauma, violence, and redemption. It not only reveals the underworld of human trafficking but likewise checks out the protagonist's mind, showing the devastating impacts of trauma and the struggle for redemption.

Conclusion
"You Were Never Really Here" is an intense and harsh check out a character's distressing past and his fight for redemption. While it's a tale of rescue and retribution, it equally concentrates on the mental turmoil of the protagonist. The movie's stark representation of violence doesnot hold back in both physical and mental terms. The film sticks out due to its intense efficiencies, visceral instructions, and compelling story.

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