A SUPERFICIAL CRITIC LEARNS HIS LESSON TOO LATE IN 'VELVET BUZZSAW'.

Life is woefully unfair.

"Velvet Buzzsaw" is a film depicting the cruelties of this world in a unique, yet brutal fashion. Where the lazy, drama prone stumble upon favor and success while those who work hard struggle and suffer. However, one unfortunate soul, ArtistVitril Dease, finds a way to punish the privileged and wealthy in death. Greedy people who view his art suffers unspeakable end, while the underprivileged hard workers find inspiration from his work.

The entitled characters come in the form of gallery owners, art advisors, and one particularly offensive critic. None of these people seem to understand the value of hard work. Instead, they profit off of the hard work of others while they attend parties, sip wine, and make decisions on behalf of the world. Very little screen time is spent showing people working.

The most offensive character of all, however, is the Morf Vandewalt, so-called renowned art critic. , a so-called gateway between talent and the world. He speaks highly of his insight and fancies himself on a grand quest to discover true artistry. He is even identified as "the god of the art world."

I don't see it. What I do see is a smug, entitled rich boy turning his nose up at most works of art he encounters. He spends more time in bed with playmates or sitting by the pool than he does in front of his laptop. Yet, we're supposed to believe he writes daily reviews so renown that people fall over themselves to ask for his opinion.

It is unrealistic. Nothing worth doing in life is so easy. Real reviews take time and thought. Instead, Vandewalt can declare that he will "post a review" after rewarding a piece of work with a single glance, and it enough to make gallery owner fall at his feet. WHO IS THIS PERSON? More importantly, why should I care about a word he writes? It hurts my heart to think that he is the public image of a critic is so destructive.

Granted, he shows strong redemptive tendencies. His work as a critic bores him, so he reaches out to expand his artistic endeavors with a book. He finally steps up to research, study, and interview. He is the one to realize there is supernatural power in the artwork he studies. The artwork slowly tortures his mind until he breaks. In a heated moment, he "writes" an expose on the art's dangerous qualities. In doing so, his influence, career, and future crash to the floor. Unfortunately, it is not enough to save him, because he doesn't learn the most important lesson.

In the end, after every villain has met his/her punishment, the few survivors are free to work. The first professional effort show on screen as the credit roll. It is simple work, but it remains inspired and beautiful.

"Velvet Buzzsaw" is a complex story about two kinds of people in the world: the entitled class and the working class. Those who thrive and those who suffer. What kind of person would you rather be?