Slow start, great finish. Since I saw this on video I fast forwarded through a lot of the first sections. In much of the first 2/3's many scenes were so quick and enigmatically done that I wasn't sure what was happening or who the people were. Many other scenes were so drawn out and slow I was bored. I don't know why I slogged through it, but once it got to the adult portion it was fascinating and very moving.
From what I have seen on Jane Campion movies, she is much more visual than dialogue-based. Wonderful to watch, but often confusing.
From what I have seen on Jane Campion movies, she is much more visual than dialogue-based. Wonderful to watch, but often confusing.