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In a nutshell, the film is exactly what you expect, that being great visuals and a shoddy script, but not even I was prepared for how beautifully shot it was. You will get the impression Wentworth Miller thinks he's pretty clever, what with hilariously over-the-top innuendo (and if it wasn't then wtf Miller), ridiculous dialogue, and countless tonal jumps, but somehow it doesn't distract too much from enjoying it, thankfully because there's more quiet time to let the camera do the talking. In the hands of a general American director they usually get for these types of flicks, the film would essentially fast-forward to the end and probably have given everything away long beforehand, but Park cooks things like a slow burn from the very beginning, and that's what makes this sub-par thriller get under your skin. Unfortunately until dvd screenshots start coming up, it will be difficult to describe the fluidity of the filming, though even compared to his past films this is at least at their calibre if not beginning to exceed. It's one thing when Park can make a great film out of a great script, but for him to make what feels just like a first draft a really compelling thriller almost solidifies his mastery in the field. Plus every actor, even Kidman, also deserves credit for boosting the script to watchable, and Matthew Goode's face basically sells everything anyway. I also got the impression the foley people had a field day. One last thing, Philip Glass' work in here is utterly gorgeous.
Just a few things I wanted to say having just returned from the theater, but hopefully some of you have seen it by now, yes?
Just a few things I wanted to say having just returned from the theater, but hopefully some of you have seen it by now, yes?
