Well crafted, but...

Rating: 7/10 (19 December 2018)

I was asked whether I liked the movie. After thinking about it I said it was well crafted. The take on the story was fresh, the music matched and both the plot and diversions were imaginative. All of the actors did well and I would not be surprised if Olivia Colman walks away with an Oscar. I anticipated the pace of the movie and the lighting and scenery felt authentic. I guess the issue is it felt like it was trying to be "cinema" rather than just a movie. For me, it was like watching La Dolce Vita or Touch of Evil, where I could appreciate the effort, but I wouldn't recommend them to someone that wanted to spend an evening at the movies.