It's a solid 5. The acting from Sawa, Wilson and most of the supporting cast is good to decent. Willis' character doesn't have anything interesting to say or much at all and when there's finally something to be said, it's delivered without any care for cadence or tonality.
The weak point is the script. The dialogue is stale and painfully forced at times. The script is predictable and fails to build any mystery or tension around the murders so there's not much to be released emotionally when the situation is finally resolved. Directing is poor for mainly the same reason, however the cinematography and the selection of scenery as well as the locations chosen are pretty enjoyable to watch. This all helps stomach the rest of the shortcomings of the movie and grips you as the previously mentioned flaws try to keep you at an emotionally non-invested distance.
I must also admit I had a some guilty pleasure (I don't exactly know why I felt guilty) admiring Irina Antonenko's captivating beauty in the scenes she performed. She seems like she has the potential to attract some admiration, I think she has an intensive and authentic quality about her. Might like to see her tackle some more nuanced roles in the future.
The weak point is the script. The dialogue is stale and painfully forced at times. The script is predictable and fails to build any mystery or tension around the murders so there's not much to be released emotionally when the situation is finally resolved. Directing is poor for mainly the same reason, however the cinematography and the selection of scenery as well as the locations chosen are pretty enjoyable to watch. This all helps stomach the rest of the shortcomings of the movie and grips you as the previously mentioned flaws try to keep you at an emotionally non-invested distance.
I must also admit I had a some guilty pleasure (I don't exactly know why I felt guilty) admiring Irina Antonenko's captivating beauty in the scenes she performed. She seems like she has the potential to attract some admiration, I think she has an intensive and authentic quality about her. Might like to see her tackle some more nuanced roles in the future.
