Artfully done; in a whimsical, surreal style

Rating: 7/10 (23 July 2014)

Not quite as funny as Wes Anderson's early "Bottle Rocket," but it has its moments.
The cinematography is a real stunner, especially in terms of color and set design.
The acting is superb for an off-beat farce. It was refreshing to hear no lame attempts at foreign accents by any of the cast. The running gags had their moments, especially the recitations of absurdly romantic poetry at inappropriate moments.
Willem Defoe was a laugh riot just to look at his appearance! He didn't even have to say lines!
Anderson, Gilliam, and the Coens are all similar in their approach to surreal comedies, and if you enjoy this genre, you'll like GBH.