Well-made psychological thriller; has one intrigued from the very first frame. Yes, the theme of short-term memory loss has been explored in many movies before, and much like 'Memento', we are here in the lead character's shoes, trying to analyze the evidence in front of us and trying to guess who's to be believed, dealing with memory and identity. This movie is nowhere close to the genius of the aforementioned film, but does a commendable job in building up a tense atmosphere where we suspect everything and everyone. We, together with Christine (Kidman), go on a topsy-turvy ride.
The choice of actors makes it easy to watch the whole thing play out, especially the lead Miss Kidman, who expertly captures the paranoia, desperation and conviction of a person in such a situation, and Colin Firth with all his charm, dances efficiently between the shades of black and white. The cinematography and editing also play a part in filling the atmosphere with paranoia and intrigue.
In a movie with so many twists and which is filled with doubt throughout, the ending might seem a bit too definitive and hopeful, but satisfying nonetheless.
The choice of actors makes it easy to watch the whole thing play out, especially the lead Miss Kidman, who expertly captures the paranoia, desperation and conviction of a person in such a situation, and Colin Firth with all his charm, dances efficiently between the shades of black and white. The cinematography and editing also play a part in filling the atmosphere with paranoia and intrigue.
In a movie with so many twists and which is filled with doubt throughout, the ending might seem a bit too definitive and hopeful, but satisfying nonetheless.