A curious creation, to be sure.

Rating: 7/10 (20 April 2015)

This is strictly an adult film, and extremely LONG. Quite a feat for this day and age. So first, prepare yourself for a long slog, it's 3-hours, plus. It was a different kind of movie, based upon an equally dubious tenet. But if you're willing to take that large leap of faith, the film has it's moments. First, a tour de force performance by Brad Pitt. He's much more than just a pretty face, and this part must have taken a physical toll (oh, the makeup!) on him. He played the role with uncommon subtly and grace. And naturally, the luminous Kate Blanchette is always a joy to behold, revealing emotions on a level hardly seen today. That said, to base an entire, epic-length feature film on such a flimsy premise and glacial pace kind of left me gasping for air at the end, although there were some thoughtful and memorable moments. I'll give it an "A" for effort, but this isn't box office magic, to be sure.