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Timothée Chalamet’s versatility shines through his diverse roles, from embodying Paul Atreides in “Dune” to delivering a humorous rap alongside Pete Davidson on “Saturday Night Live.” His creative flair extends to sharing custom Xbox controllers on YouTube. Yet, one of his standout performances can be found in the underrated romantic horror, “Bones and All.” Despite earning an impressive 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film didn’t achieve the box office success it deserved.
Released in 2022, “Bones and All” had the misfortune of competing against major releases. It came out just a week after the much-anticipated “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and shared its release week with the horror film “The Menu,” featuring a star-studded cast including Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult. Consequently, “Bones and All” struggled at the box office, grossing only about $15 million against a $20 million budget. However, its recent addition to Netflix is helping it capture the attention of new audiences.
While director Luca Guadagnino is often celebrated for his 2024 work “Challengers,” “Bones and All” delivers the same captivating elements that audiences loved, with a reunion of Guadagnino and Chalamet since their collaboration on 2017’s “Call Me by Your Name.” The film showcases remarkable chemistry between Chalamet and Taylor Russell, complemented by a haunting score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Its poignant narrative explores the depths of love, even if it lacks the sensuality of “Challengers.”
In “Bones and All,” a dark romantic tale unfolds in a world where cannibalism is commonplace in 1988, and those with the craving are known as eaters. Guadagnino skillfully shifts the focus from the macabre to the budding romance between Maren (Russell) and Lee (Chalamet). Without revealing too much, Maren fulfills Lee’s final wish, leaving viewers more touched than repulsed by the act. It’s a testament to Guadagnino’s ability to weave romance into the most unexpected narratives, making “Bones and All” a unique cinematic experience.
Bones and All is the perfect dark romance
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
While director Luca Guadagnino is more often praised for his 2024 film “Challengers,” “Bones and All” features everything audiences love about the Zendaya-led flick while reuniting Guadagnino with Timothée Chalamet, following 2017’s “Call Me by Your Name.” It boasts excellent chemistry between stars Chalamet and Taylor Russell, another great score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and a tragic story that keeps you enthralled and questioning how far you would go for love. It may not be as sexy as “Challengers,” but “Bones and All” hits all the same beats, just against a different backdrop.
“Bones and All” is the perfect dark romance. Cannibalism is common in this 1988-set universe, and those who express the urge are colloquially called eaters. Guadagnino makes you forget “eating” is what brings Maren (Russell) and Lee (Chalamet) together, instead leaving you captivated with how they fall in love. Without spoiling the ending, Maren carries out Lee’s last request, but rather than being disgusted, you’re wrapped up in the emotion and thoughtfulness of the action. It’s hard to make cannibalism romantic, but Guadagnino does that and then some with “Bones and All.”
