I know this is supposed to be deep and “meaningful” and touching and all, but to me, after watching ‘Lo’ – which I don’t know why I’m invoking except it’s fresh in my mind – it just seems a bit pretentious and overly dramatic.
Actually perhaps that’s why I’m invoking ‘Lo’…because it isn’t pretentious and overly dramatic.
There’s lots of fast-motion effects, like ’28 Days Later’-ish, but they don’t seem to be for any apparent reason…other than to be impressive. OK during fight scenes, not so much during the shaving scene.
There’s a time theme here…I get that.
The girl looks more bored/annoyed than scared…and rightfully so. So am I.
I guess I appreciate the symmetry…but everything: the flashbacks, the SFX, the lighting, the arty shots, (the symmetry), the wonderfully touching meaning/purpose…can’t hide the fact that this is still a fairly dull movie.
The idea is really great…but the script and the actors don’t even come close to fully realizing what the dream of that idea could be.
Grade: D