Overlong, slow at times, but well made

Rating: 7/10 (13 February 2019)

To start with, I wasn't too impressed with the title, which nearly caused me to bypass the film altogether.
However, I decided to give it a try... particularly considering the high IMDB rating and the lack of negative reviews.
The slow start made me somewhat concerned that I wouldn't enjoy it and, again, I almost gave up on it. I'm glad I persevered.
This is the sort of movie that needs to be watched a couple or more times as, I'm sure, a lot of the finer pints will undoubtedly be missed on the first (possibly even the second or more) viewing.
Although very cleverly and stylishly made, I did think it was a somewhat overlong and could have been made punchier and more memorable if compacted/tightened a little... say, to maybe 1hr45 or even 2 hours.
As alluded to, the storyboard/script was intelligently and cleverly written although (perhaps?) a little too much so? I think even Columbo would've had trouble here.
At just after the 2hr mark, the blood from the throat-slashing scene was - I believe - a little too dark for arterial blood.
Also, the scenes in which the absconded lead is befriended by a couple of muggers (ending in her getting mugged) added no real benefit to the story whatsoever. Anyway...
Overall a very good, and very well made film, with an excellent central performance by Rosalind Pike.
I'd, ideally, rate this 7.5 but, as there are no half-stars, I'll tread carefully and opt for an 7/10.
Recommended.