This movie was entertaining, intriguing and I didn't feel it dragged too long despite its 2 hour runtime. In fact, it should have been double the length, in a 6-episode format. The plot is decent, there is tension and I felt engaged with the characters' struggle and the world they live in. However, various interesting aspects deserved more attention.
1. Theissen (the villain) should've been more explored. She seems really convinced of her invention, or at least able to convince others this is a form of progress and will also help the poor. She didn't seem too driven by greed either, and her true goals are ambiguous. However, due to the mystery in the second half she gets too little screentime.
2. The whole mystery in the second half was an entire film on its own. That was such an interesting setup for psychological drama that it should have been dragged out longer.
3. Adam seemed illogical and I expected there to be a twist to them but they end up being really disappointing.
It's not like these elements make the movie worse, just that there should be more.
1. Theissen (the villain) should've been more explored. She seems really convinced of her invention, or at least able to convince others this is a form of progress and will also help the poor. She didn't seem too driven by greed either, and her true goals are ambiguous. However, due to the mystery in the second half she gets too little screentime.
2. The whole mystery in the second half was an entire film on its own. That was such an interesting setup for psychological drama that it should have been dragged out longer.
3. Adam seemed illogical and I expected there to be a twist to them but they end up being really disappointing.
It's not like these elements make the movie worse, just that there should be more.