Black Mirror: Eulogy – Review
First Reaction – Black Mirror: Eulogy shows the pain of living in regret.
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Director: Christopher Barret, Luke Taylor
Writer: Charlie Brooker, Ella Road (Screenplay)
Cast
- Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
- Patsy Ferran (Mickey 17)
Plot: An isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to literally step inside old photographs – stirring powerful emotions in the process.
Runtime: 46 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Black Mirror: Eulogy starts when Phillip (Giamatti) receives an invitation to share his memories about an old girlfriend. He is set up a program where a Guide, (Ferran), takes him on a trip through his memories of her. However, the path leads him down the path of regret and their painful relationship.
Phillip is left to wonder why he didn’t do more to save their relationship, revealing the regret he has lived with his whole life. However, the truth behind the break is the biggest regret he lives with.
Verdict on Black Mirror: Eulogy
Recap
The episode follows a man who learns his former lover has passed away. He is invited to share his memories about her, only to lead him down a painful journey of emotions.
Best Parts
The idea that we can journey through memories and re-live the emotions is fascinating. Paul Giamatti and Patsy Ferran are fantastic at carrying the story without going overboard with the sci-fi elements. It is more about the human story with a glimpse of sci-fi involvement. This puts a more positive light on the idea that technology can be good for humanity, unlike a lot of the episodes in the series. We have the biggest emotional journey and easily one of the best in the series.
Final Thoughts –Black Mirror: Eulogy is a powerful emotional journey.
