The highlight of this film is that it creates a whole world that is totally believable even though it is quite odd. That they were able to create a world and convey how that world works with very little money or exposition is brilliant. However the plot did not live up to the world that was created. I kept on expecting more plot development, more character development beyond the three leads. Saffon Burrows acted well but too much time in dazed victim stance. Dougray Scott was ideal for this role but I longed for more overt character development. The villain promised to have some depth but then didn't deliver.
However it wasn't until the film was over that I was aware of how simple the plot was. I was completely and totally pulled into the film and that is a sign of damn good film making. I would love to see another film set in this world. I wanted to spend hours exploring the world creating with it's characters and styles ranging from 1890 bordellos to WWII rations and mixing all kind of quirky things. It's the kind of movie you want to watch again to pick out new things.
With proper exposure this can become a cult movie.
However it wasn't until the film was over that I was aware of how simple the plot was. I was completely and totally pulled into the film and that is a sign of damn good film making. I would love to see another film set in this world. I wanted to spend hours exploring the world creating with it's characters and styles ranging from 1890 bordellos to WWII rations and mixing all kind of quirky things. It's the kind of movie you want to watch again to pick out new things.
With proper exposure this can become a cult movie.
