i think ethan hawke is a thinker and dreamer but simply does not have the foundation to carry any of it off. he doesn't have the know how, background or education his heroes have. there is NO storyline which might seem kind of cool except it's impossible to follow. it's like your subconcious on screen but who can follow THAT? the actors seriously look lost throughout their parts with bad dialogue and nothing to do. it's sort of like so-so musicians having a jam session with some memorable moments but no decipherable song or tune ever being played, just some off rifts. after awhile, it's annoying and not worth it. half the audience walked out of my showing so don't pay to see it. if he actually gets some education in storytelling and directing, there might be hope for him, but winging it is not going to work for him. he's not a genius and cannot pull it off like some others.