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HOT DOCS 26 REVIEW - BETTER GO MAD IN THE WILD

    Filled to the brim and overflowing with wonder and whimsy, Better Go Mad in The Wild is definitely one of the more unique documentaries in this year’s selection. Over the brief runtime of 78 minutes, we follow a pair of brothers, both of whom are coming to terms with the third act of life in their own unique way. The narrative progression is fed to the audience through a talking cow, that is slightly reminiscent of the narrating hippo protagonist from Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ Pepe . However, it’s important to recognize that Remo’s documentary doesn’t set out to be a checklist and standardized work that is riding the coattails of other, unique contemporary films. Remo’s vision is singular, and it relentlessly adds to the tone, as well as the emotional impact, of the film. Through psychedelic (literally and metaphorically) vignettes and contemplation on how the years and youth age alongside you, Remo spares no expense when it comes to getting to know the brothers a...

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