The mix of self-consciously ragged visuals and ephemerally doomy vibes is potent stuff, and, paradoxically, the cosmic scope of the horror hits home precisely because of Aronofsky's restraint in ever actually visualizing it. In this way, the movie's low budget becomes the most powerful tool in Aronofsky's arsenal: it allows him to rely primarily on the power of suggestion.
Adam Nayman
maart 19, 2014