The storyline and topic intrigued me and knew going in that it would likely be something of a "cerebral" exercise.
From the get-go I was really put off by the cinematography and lighting. It's a film with painfully muted colors and lighting, which I suppose in some throwaway lofty way, is meant to match the mood. But rather than keep you interested, it takes away from what patience you would want to lend to it.
Then there's the mood and emotional quality of the film, which when added to the nebulous visuals, REALLY makes the whole thing drag.
The acting too, goes right along with the mood and visuals, conspiring to bore you to sleep.
Then the topic, though interesting is handled in such a shapeless and almost ultra-highbrow way that it just makes it all together not worth the time and effort this film demands of the viewer.
From the get-go I was really put off by the cinematography and lighting. It's a film with painfully muted colors and lighting, which I suppose in some throwaway lofty way, is meant to match the mood. But rather than keep you interested, it takes away from what patience you would want to lend to it.
Then there's the mood and emotional quality of the film, which when added to the nebulous visuals, REALLY makes the whole thing drag.
The acting too, goes right along with the mood and visuals, conspiring to bore you to sleep.
Then the topic, though interesting is handled in such a shapeless and almost ultra-highbrow way that it just makes it all together not worth the time and effort this film demands of the viewer.