Kaleidoscope

5/20/18. Tries so hard to be HItckcockian but falls way too short. Needless to say, the ending was somewhat of a disappointment. Nothing makes too much sense. Psycho has its copycats, but that is all they are.

The plot might be considered confusing, although I understood it, felt very empty in alot of ways. Now the movie isn't bad and does have a subtle layer to it but it just never gets going. Some of the imagery is great and it's not shot badly at all. I think characters work on a more believable level. What I think doesn't work about the movie is that it's not really a horror or a thriller. It has potential to grip you but it fails to do so. It takes time to set every thing up but then never has the pay off. Some critics will say its underrated because its quirky ideas to story telling. To wider audience it will never hit. I think 5/10 is fair enough score but I can see it going either way. I wouod recommend you see this film however as it does take a different approach

I watched Kaleidoscope because I love Anne Reid. The fact that Toby Jones starred was simply a bonus. As expected, the acting was wonderful. However, Toby's brother, Rupert Jones, contributed direction that was slow paced. I believe the kind term is "deliberate." Even given the heightened subject matter, the pace decreased any urgency created. This made the one hour and 40 minute running time seem much, much longer. Perhaps he was aiming for a slow burn. The burn simply didn't light. I do like the a-ha at the ending. The fact that not all questions are answered is also a plus.

Is it worth the slog? Sure. Reid and Toby Jones are great, as always. Just be prepared for a not-entirely-satisfactory cinematic experience.

Very good tour de fource of a killer Great acting , good script and images Why just a 5?

I could see what they were trying to make but it just came off as boring and uninspired.