2 reviews
This may have been the most inconsistent movie I have ever watched. The first 2/3rd of the film is really not that good. Not that much happens with the characters and the story develops very slowly. It seems the director is much too preoccupied with the esthetic's of the movie. It's as if an MTV music video director has gone off. The soundtrack and visuals are actually pretty annoying. They keep showing the same clips over and over. I almost stopped watching the movie.
I am glad I didn't. Because the last 1/3rd of the movie is amazing!!! It's like the director sobered up and decided to moved things forward. Maybe his heroin fix wore off. With that it feels a bit like a Scorsese crescendo a la Casino and Goodfellas when things start to happen dramatically and a frenetic pace. And you start to care about, and feel the pain of the characters. The soundtrack is haunting, as is the end. All the acting is terrific, with Jennifer Connelly the star. It feels like two different movies, and two different directors. I would rate the last third a 9, but overall no more than a 7, due to the first 2/3rd.
I am glad I didn't. Because the last 1/3rd of the movie is amazing!!! It's like the director sobered up and decided to moved things forward. Maybe his heroin fix wore off. With that it feels a bit like a Scorsese crescendo a la Casino and Goodfellas when things start to happen dramatically and a frenetic pace. And you start to care about, and feel the pain of the characters. The soundtrack is haunting, as is the end. All the acting is terrific, with Jennifer Connelly the star. It feels like two different movies, and two different directors. I would rate the last third a 9, but overall no more than a 7, due to the first 2/3rd.
This was one of the best romantic movies I have seen in a long time. I am from Sweden, but live in the U.S. since 15 years, and often get the opportunity to watch Swedish movies. I am glad I bought this one on DVD.
The script is sharp and witty. There are a few LOL moments, but many more just cute and amusing scenes. Something Hollywood could learn from, not trying too hard.
The anti-hero is truly that, he wants to do the right thing, but always seems to be doing the opposite. There is good chemistry between the two main players. Josefin Nilsson does not only give a fine performance, she is a delight to look at.
The movie did not feel too predictable and it's about situations most of us have been in. Not appreciating what we have, until it's too late. See this movie if you get the chance!
The script is sharp and witty. There are a few LOL moments, but many more just cute and amusing scenes. Something Hollywood could learn from, not trying too hard.
The anti-hero is truly that, he wants to do the right thing, but always seems to be doing the opposite. There is good chemistry between the two main players. Josefin Nilsson does not only give a fine performance, she is a delight to look at.
The movie did not feel too predictable and it's about situations most of us have been in. Not appreciating what we have, until it's too late. See this movie if you get the chance!