The list of filmmakers who could take this subject matter, weave in so many different tones and themes and make it work on any level can be counted on one hand.
Bong made sure he did not get cheated with his post-Oscar follow-up. And while mileage may vary on the finished product, you have to acknowledge the undeniable vision he has.
It’s pretty crazy you can shoot a chase scene that effectively with an iPhone. That alone was worth the watch.
But the plot of this movie does not hold up to even surface level scrutiny. Completely absurd.
I’m struggling to reconcile what may be the most technically beautiful film I saw this year with what may be the most emotionally hollow film I saw this year.
I was captivated the entire film. Everything was meticulously crafted. The scale was grand. Brody was in his bag. The score boomed. The cinematography was propulsive. The entire package was entrancing, and not once did I feel the 3:30+ run time.
And yet, when the credits rolled, I felt empty. I…
