Stoker

Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman   d/ Chan-Wook Park

Interesting film with splendid cinematography, camera work and editing. The look and presentation were almost pure cinema at its best.

Unfortunately the human stuff was a bit weak. Lots of silent scenes with characters staring (meaningfully?) at each other. The revelations came slowly and by the time they did the detached, icy-cold mood diminished their emotional impact.

Still I found the film more intriguing as it went along and felt compelled to stick around for the eventual resolution. Stylish and slick this was a bit more art than film.

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