GENRE: Mystery/Thriller/Drama
RATING: R for disturbing violent content, language & nudity
RUNTIME: 2 hour and 18 minutes
STARRING: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Departed),
Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac), Ben Kingsley (Elegy)
DIRECTOR: Martin Scorcese (Cape Fear)
WRITERS: Laeta Kalogridis (Pathfinder, Alexander)
PLOT: A US marshal investigates the disappearance of a murderess who has escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane.
FIVE OBSERVATIONS:
1 A skillfully shot film. The camera movement and angles are creative, creepy and captivating. Of course, I expect that from Scorcese. The visual effects, lighting and cinematography of the dream sequences are also masterfully done.
2 Leonardo DiCaprio does amazing work. He keeps you connected to his character through his wide range of emotions. The squinty eyes get a little distracting a times though. Ruffalo and Kingsley also give wonderful performances.
3 It’s weird but the plot is both predictable and complex at the same time. I think I’ve seen too many movies where I don’t get shocked at revelations anymore. Book of Eli’s twist was far better.
4 The movie runs a little too long and slow at times. The beginning and end are well paced but three-quarters in I was a getting sleepy from all the talking.
5 Some of the music was a little overdone. When our main characters are approaching the hospital/prison we are so bombarded with suspenseful music, it's almost laughable.
RECOMMENDATION: DVD (so you can pause)
UPCOMING REVIEWS: Oscars, Alice in Wonderland
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