"Revolver" is an initially confusing movie. By the end, it is still somewhat confusing and cryptic, but also fascinating at the same time. Guy Ritchie takes his story-telling style of introducing various characters and then interweaving them in unpredictable patterns that yield unexpected results. "Snatch" was a good example of this. Characters would bump into each another, cause trouble for one another, and the whole violent and blackly humorous collage was finally shown in its entirety at the end. We saw how the pieces fit and how some have been playing off of each other throughout the movie.
"Revolver" is on the surface much like that - a crime caper with various intersecting characters. However, it is also much different in that Ritchie just doesn't interweave their actions, but their minds. Chess is a suitable metaphor here and used in the movie; the physical action is simple, but beneath the surface is a tense battle of wits, nerves, and sly deceptions. For a rough comparison, if David Lynch were to make a crime caper, the story and structure would resemble this film to a large degree. Visually, the film is very creative - blending animations with live action and all sorts of camera angles and colors. Thus, even if the film is hard to follow, it can and should be watched multiple times. There are plenty of subtleties and fine details that can be discovered and reward a second of even third viewing. "Snatch" could be seen understood and enjoyed in one viewing, though repeated viewings are also great for it, this film practically requires them.
And that's a good thing for it is a stimulating and unique film experience that'll leave the curious viewer thinking, but those looking for a quick fix of entertainment will be let down. --- 8/10
BsCDb Classification: 13+ --- violence, profanity
"Revolver" is on the surface much like that - a crime caper with various intersecting characters. However, it is also much different in that Ritchie just doesn't interweave their actions, but their minds. Chess is a suitable metaphor here and used in the movie; the physical action is simple, but beneath the surface is a tense battle of wits, nerves, and sly deceptions. For a rough comparison, if David Lynch were to make a crime caper, the story and structure would resemble this film to a large degree. Visually, the film is very creative - blending animations with live action and all sorts of camera angles and colors. Thus, even if the film is hard to follow, it can and should be watched multiple times. There are plenty of subtleties and fine details that can be discovered and reward a second of even third viewing. "Snatch" could be seen understood and enjoyed in one viewing, though repeated viewings are also great for it, this film practically requires them.
And that's a good thing for it is a stimulating and unique film experience that'll leave the curious viewer thinking, but those looking for a quick fix of entertainment will be let down. --- 8/10
BsCDb Classification: 13+ --- violence, profanity