Good idea, hot mess
Interesting concept, with good (though sometimes overly thin and obvious) political and social commentary, and great cinematography. However, that's where the positives end.
The film falls short of its potential; the second act is completely stale, and not even the humorously absurd reveal in the third act can rescue it from its tediousness. Very bad as a vampire film, empty as a satire, unable to create any kind of connection with the audience.
Larraín has the American critics on his side - lol they always are when they find a new foreign director, staying with them and only those 2/3 foreign directors forever - but this is a hot mess.
The film falls short of its potential; the second act is completely stale, and not even the humorously absurd reveal in the third act can rescue it from its tediousness. Very bad as a vampire film, empty as a satire, unable to create any kind of connection with the audience.
Larraín has the American critics on his side - lol they always are when they find a new foreign director, staying with them and only those 2/3 foreign directors forever - but this is a hot mess.
- PedroPires90
- Sep 30, 2023