Daniel Craig plays a charmingly weary old gay man in this meandering ’50s romance, steeped in familiar William Burroughs elements—booze, opiates, hallucinations, sex, jungle, and sweat. While his love interest fascinates him, he don’t quite hold the same allure for the audience, paling in comparison to the more vivid supporting characters.
Anachronistic music enhances the film’s dreamy, unreal quality, as does the postcard-like cinematography, making you question whether the buildings and cars are real or just elaborate models.
A hazy, atmospheric love story—strange, beautiful, and just a little detached.
