Yet another beautiful but unfinished symphony

Rating: 8/10 (8 February 2018)

In a few recent years it seems that the cliffhangers came into fashion. This is, of course, just a diplomatic way to say: all kinds of authors know how to begin, but fail to finish their work. It does not mean that their work is worthless, but incomplete and therefore somehow depreciated. The usual excuse is "I leave viewer (or reader) to come to its own conclusions", meaning "I do not know what to do". This also happened with this movie. Outstanding writing and performances, immersive story, brilliant direction and editing and then it abruptly ends. It left me angry and wanting more where there's nothing. I saw this with Tarantino, read in Murakami's books and so on. I still do not understand why do people start something they cannot finish and why not make it "a nice round whole circle". It started (and went on) with verve and ended in frustration. It just became interesting, for God's sake! However, the part that I watched (meaning the whole movie) is truly great, deserving all the credits it may get. That part I strongly recommend. Remember "Prestige" and what it means? Well, this enchanting movie lacks one. Like a magician that disappears but does not come back for an applause. I would give it 10 stars if it only ended properly. Unfortunately, there is no end (so far). Will there be Part II? Awaiting response ..