The premise of this made-for-TV movie is fascinating, but the pacing and styling make it a little difficult to watch. It moves very slowly, particularly in the first half, with a lot of stylized, stilted acting. However, the visuals (costuming, hair and makeup and early 70s sets) are consistently interesting and create a creepy feeling that you can't quite explain. Don't expect a lot of action (this is Fassbiner, not The Matrix). It doesn't rank with his best cinematic offerings, but it's still well worth watching, especially if you're already a Fassbinder fan wanting to get a better grasp of his enormous body of work.
Review of World on a Wire
