mixed feelings...

Rating: 7/10 (12 October 2009)

I saw this movie two days ago and I must admit I had mixed feelings. I'll start with the good which includes; (1)A stellar performance by Christian Bale (2)a powerful, subtle, well balanced story (3) the casting of Russell Crowe who I have to admit is a joy to watch no matter what he does.
Now for the bad; (1)Sometimes Russell Crowe didn't quite convince me (see the awkward way he looks at his "own" drawings) (2)sometimes the plot is repetitive and doesn't really move forward, rather it just goes around in circles.
I have mixed feelings because this is a good film by any standards but you just get the feeling that if one or two aspects received a tighter polish this could have been a great film.
In the end it's like The Proposition but on wobblier legs. I have to say I still rather enjoyed it. Thanks.