Good film, but...

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2004)

There is much to recommend about this film. It is beautifully shot, and has several very thrilling scenes. The acting is very good, especially by Adrian Brody (sp?) and William Hurt (I think his best). The story is really interesting, but I figured out the plot halfway through, at which time the suspense really dies off. Do yourself a favor, don't read too many revealing reviews. Having read a bit, I knew not to expect a horror, but I can see why people who went to see a horror would give this film a bad review. I think the previews were misleading and hurtful to the film, afterall, horror fans aren't looking for a cerebral slow developing film, which this is, and will surely be disappointed.
I find what you think about a film has a lot to do with what you expect when you go in. See this film expecting a cerebral thriller, with powerfully presented social commentary (none of which is anything new though, I'd say rather cliche...). So.. what's this movie about? A couple of things:
Pure love is the most powerfully moving force in the universe, The ugliness and greed of modern society and it's disconnect with the pure human values and emotions, The impossibility of running away from the above...
:)