jadencbryant

A solid, often entertaining crime thriller, but nothing you haven't seen before. I was waiting for Darren Aronofsky's signature style to show up, for the layers to be peeled back and for this film to dive in and mean something deeper... and then it ended.

The ending is still satisfying and I was never bored, but not a film that will stick with me and not one I am likely to revisit.

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So many things happen in this film for no rhyme or reason. I am all for a little plot convenience to push the narrative along but it comes to a point, and the narrative being pushed along also needs to be worthy. This film is all over the place with huge inconsistencies in structure and in the performances. To be honest, I am not sure what purpose this film serves and why it was made in the first place. I was rarely engaged and didn't really care about what was happening or who it was happening to.

A powerful exploration of the long lasting effects of trauma, the process of grieving, the ability to let go and the way memory and nostalgia can warp the truth.

Stark imagery and a strong composition emphasize these themes and drive the sense of broken identity, fractured personality and the internalization of emotions. I especially enjoyed the use of mirrors, reflection and water through the different stages of each characters journey.