Oh for a real Peter Greenaway

Rating: 5/10 (12 March 2019)

Well, it's a tricky one as there are a lot of good moments in this movie. Trouble is, it's the Draftsman's Contract for the masses, and doesn't quite work in any meaningful way. There's a little bit of slapstick humour, but no wit. A bit of vulgarity, but it's not biting. A bit of gore, but it's commonplace. As for the sex...yawn, nothing as shocking as the director wants it to be. It just doesn't go far enough to be an art movie, it doesn't contain intelligent allegories, and it doesn't break any new ground. Best to re-watch anything by Peter Greenaway, who can be way more opaque but still leave you impressed, inspired and wondering if you're smart enough to appreciate him.