At the end I'm yelling at the television, 'WHAT THE...?!!!' amongst many other colourful words, but as I settled down (and took a couple of Valium) I really felt that I had watched a very different, but quality film.
I basically agree with Peter Henderson's review (from Australia) in everything he said. If you don't mind SLOW, ponderous films, then you may appreciate this one. It's just that, as a couple people here have stated, there are a few 'WTF' moments plot wise where at the end you are truly wondering what the hell just happened. Thankfully, another fellow here kind of spelled out the basic plot and story which did help a LOT! But, be that as it may, the movie has a good sense of mystery (NOT exactly in the traditional Hollywood sense) that truly draws you in and keeps you wondering what is going to happen.
I mean, I LOVE ambiguous films. David Lynch is one of my favourite directors. And, if you want to talk 'Ambiguous', all you have to do is see 'MULHOLLAND DRIVE', 'LOST HIGHWAY, or God forbid, 'INLAND EMPIRE'. BUT... and it is a VERY BIG BUT like Mariah Carey's... Still, in this film there are little tidbits dropped here and there out of the blue that REALLY make you wonder what the HELL is going on? Wild, unidentifiable genetic Super Dogs, WHAT...!??? So, I'm sitting here THINKING that maybe there is going to be some awesome Science Fiction reveal about genetic experimentation or something, but NO... Nothing like that.
Anyway, basically this is just a very simple and SLOW film. BUT... a good one that is well crafted, beautiful and moody to look at, and well acted throughout. Although I kind of disagree with many people here who are praising the lead Pederson to the extent that they are. I didn't really find him all that impressive (not that I don't like quiet, stoic leads) He just didn't strike me as all that special, but he does a decent job. And, as just about EVERYONE here has already said, Hugo Weaving's performance, even as a side character is excellent (as usual)
I think that if you really have a love for moody, ponderous, vague, picturesque films, and if you don't mind VERY slow, low-key pacing, you should enjoy this movie. It is indeed quite engrossing and very well put together...
I basically agree with Peter Henderson's review (from Australia) in everything he said. If you don't mind SLOW, ponderous films, then you may appreciate this one. It's just that, as a couple people here have stated, there are a few 'WTF' moments plot wise where at the end you are truly wondering what the hell just happened. Thankfully, another fellow here kind of spelled out the basic plot and story which did help a LOT! But, be that as it may, the movie has a good sense of mystery (NOT exactly in the traditional Hollywood sense) that truly draws you in and keeps you wondering what is going to happen.
I mean, I LOVE ambiguous films. David Lynch is one of my favourite directors. And, if you want to talk 'Ambiguous', all you have to do is see 'MULHOLLAND DRIVE', 'LOST HIGHWAY, or God forbid, 'INLAND EMPIRE'. BUT... and it is a VERY BIG BUT like Mariah Carey's... Still, in this film there are little tidbits dropped here and there out of the blue that REALLY make you wonder what the HELL is going on? Wild, unidentifiable genetic Super Dogs, WHAT...!??? So, I'm sitting here THINKING that maybe there is going to be some awesome Science Fiction reveal about genetic experimentation or something, but NO... Nothing like that.
Anyway, basically this is just a very simple and SLOW film. BUT... a good one that is well crafted, beautiful and moody to look at, and well acted throughout. Although I kind of disagree with many people here who are praising the lead Pederson to the extent that they are. I didn't really find him all that impressive (not that I don't like quiet, stoic leads) He just didn't strike me as all that special, but he does a decent job. And, as just about EVERYONE here has already said, Hugo Weaving's performance, even as a side character is excellent (as usual)
I think that if you really have a love for moody, ponderous, vague, picturesque films, and if you don't mind VERY slow, low-key pacing, you should enjoy this movie. It is indeed quite engrossing and very well put together...