I watched 42 minutes of this film. I stayed with it that long because I thought something fantastic was going to happen. The cinematography is really excellent... that is the main joy of this film. But sadly, there is (or, at least in 42 minutes, was) not anything else to keep my attention.
English is spoken at a certain point in the film, but it is clear that English is not the first language of either the actors or the screenwriter. People are saying words in English; whether they make sense is another matter.
The story gives us threads that go nowhere. (Maybe they pay off, but, since the film became unbearable to watch, I'll never know.) Also, there were moments of absolutely insanity. My favorite one was when the wealthy client of Marius, the lawyer, apologizes for her rudeness, saying, "This is Lithuania and I should respect people's feelings." -- meaning? If she were in another country, she wouldn't have to do that?
All performances are wooden. People look good, but they cannot act. The "gay" story at the heart of the movie does not ring true. The dialogue is fill-in-the-blank.
It became unbearable to watch. I didn't care what happened to anyone. They didn't look like they cared, either.
Yes, it looked great. Clearly someone had a lot of money. There was a beautiful apartment with a fantastic view, an amazing car, and a huge giant space where the wealthy client was supposedly going to hold an art exhibit. So, pleasant to look at, yes; engaging? No. I wish I could report differently, because the director has an eye for color and the sound was crystal clear. But I strongly suggest they find a highly qualified screenwriter and either keep it in their own language or have actors that speak English with ease.
English is spoken at a certain point in the film, but it is clear that English is not the first language of either the actors or the screenwriter. People are saying words in English; whether they make sense is another matter.
The story gives us threads that go nowhere. (Maybe they pay off, but, since the film became unbearable to watch, I'll never know.) Also, there were moments of absolutely insanity. My favorite one was when the wealthy client of Marius, the lawyer, apologizes for her rudeness, saying, "This is Lithuania and I should respect people's feelings." -- meaning? If she were in another country, she wouldn't have to do that?
All performances are wooden. People look good, but they cannot act. The "gay" story at the heart of the movie does not ring true. The dialogue is fill-in-the-blank.
It became unbearable to watch. I didn't care what happened to anyone. They didn't look like they cared, either.
Yes, it looked great. Clearly someone had a lot of money. There was a beautiful apartment with a fantastic view, an amazing car, and a huge giant space where the wealthy client was supposedly going to hold an art exhibit. So, pleasant to look at, yes; engaging? No. I wish I could report differently, because the director has an eye for color and the sound was crystal clear. But I strongly suggest they find a highly qualified screenwriter and either keep it in their own language or have actors that speak English with ease.