The onslaught of Visual Metaphors gets old, and one is looking for the film to just get it over with and end. So disappointing - doesn't live up to expectations nor the hype. First half has some engaging moments, but it could have wrapped up scenes without "explaining" what we already knew. I don't need a primer to explain the content and themes of a film thank you very much.
This film could have been so much better, but it fails to rely upon the intricate visuals (so painstakingly laid out), deciding instead we needed "explanation" of the filmmakers' intent. Such a hedge essentially ruined this film - it is awkward and runs about 45 minutes too long because of it. Nice effort visually - my rating is frankly higher than I feel it should be, but the visuals were often witty, so...5.
Overall, I had to force myself to see entire film, and it was painful. I feel cheated out of "what could have been." Perhaps one Director would have made a difference. Don't know. Won't ever know. It's a self-indulgent mess. 💣
This film could have been so much better, but it fails to rely upon the intricate visuals (so painstakingly laid out), deciding instead we needed "explanation" of the filmmakers' intent. Such a hedge essentially ruined this film - it is awkward and runs about 45 minutes too long because of it. Nice effort visually - my rating is frankly higher than I feel it should be, but the visuals were often witty, so...5.
Overall, I had to force myself to see entire film, and it was painful. I feel cheated out of "what could have been." Perhaps one Director would have made a difference. Don't know. Won't ever know. It's a self-indulgent mess. 💣