Interesting, but at the same time dull, silent and boring.

Rating: 2/10 (22 September 2016)

Before I decided to watch this film with my brother, I had expectations after seeing both user and critic reviews from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. I have never actually seen a Nicolas Winding Refn movie, and I wanted to like the guy. I really do. I know he shoots his films chronological order, and first I thought it would be unique, and I would get something different. I was also a Ryan Gosling fan, but when I actually saw this whole movie from start to end, boy, I realize I was wrong. Very wrong.
As much for an interesting plot, the film is unique at some times, and has a bit of Tarantino-esque feel thanks to the film's violence (which is not a compliment since that type of violence for this kind of film is unnecessary)and a great performance by Gosling. However, that's the problem too. The film is sometimes too silent, not too much dialogue. And for some people, despite the interesting plot, it may not be for everybody (such as myself but still impressed) and in just many parts of the movie will leave you unanswered questions, watch and you will see.
I don't say that Nicolas Winding Refn is a bad director, I'm just saying he could've done better for an audience instead of trying to impress professionals and critics. I almost doze off after 30 minutes of the movie, and it's something that I don't usually do.
2/10 for me. I was originally going to give 1, but an extra star for NWR for trying.