I believe that Michel Franco is one of a kind, he really is ambitious and has a unique vision, but he is still discovering his artistic personality, and you can tell by the movies he has made. That's not a bad thing, I actually think that in a few years he is going this be one of the best Mexican directors.
This movie is really good, the plot may look simple, but everything behind the characters is what makes the movie special. Plus the photography is really good too.