Hardest Film To Review Of The Year

Rating: 6/10 (16 February 2015)

I think I have to review this film in two parts. Personally, I disliked it massively. I've watched all the nominees for best picture this year and this is my least favourite. The plot just didn't seem to go anywhere, I couldn't have cared less about the characters and their predicaments. I think Michael Keaton's performance has been hugely over-rated. As a dime a dozen movie-goer, I just didn't get it. However, this film has Academy fodder written all over it. I can definitely see why this film has sweeped awards this year. Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Zak Galifinakis were very good and the direction was also very Academy pleasing with many scenes done in just one shot. So, personally, I've ticked it off my list and I'll never be watching it again, but I'm not so naïve to not recognise it as a feat of cinematography. I certainly think its a movie made to try and win awards rather than for the likes of me to go and have a good time at the cinema.