An intriguing story, told stylishly and in an interesting way.
Add to that a cast of character actors that everyone must enjoy watching, and this couldn't really go wrong.
Saying that, it was a bit messy early on, giving the distinct impression it was going to be a headache to stick with, style over substance perhaps.
I feared the worst, but it began to fall together nicely. Despite a nagging feeling it should have been even better given the premise, it was a good-looking and enjoyable film.
And I loved the killer's flashback to his old life. A funny interlude in a generally grim movie.
I'll look forward to the writer/director's future work.
Add to that a cast of character actors that everyone must enjoy watching, and this couldn't really go wrong.
Saying that, it was a bit messy early on, giving the distinct impression it was going to be a headache to stick with, style over substance perhaps.
I feared the worst, but it began to fall together nicely. Despite a nagging feeling it should have been even better given the premise, it was a good-looking and enjoyable film.
And I loved the killer's flashback to his old life. A funny interlude in a generally grim movie.
I'll look forward to the writer/director's future work.