So I recently saw this film having no idea what it was about, and I'm glad I saw it without having seen a trailer or reading a synopsis because my review/warning can be more honest and less bias.
First off, I want to explain that this is mostly going to be a warning rather than a review, but I won't spoil anything critical to the movie. I want to begin by saying that there is one particularly huge plot hole that will leave some people annoyed (I was one of those people). Secondly, the last fifteen minutes of this film is very strange and a bit confusing. Genre-wise, this is a science fiction comedy. The combination of the two is interesting in this one. Finally, after you watch this movie you will feel one of these ways: disgusted, confused, satisfied, or entertained. I don't think anyone will absolutely love this film, but then again I may be giving a bias opinion.
Now for my review: Though I found this film to be hilarious, it is also a let down for me. I think Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass are good actors, but one of two things happened in this movie. 1) They were cheated from the director, or 2) they were the wrong choice for the two leads. Their chemistry was excellent, but there is something in the film (which I won't spoil) that shows another side of their acting and that side I didn't like entirely. The setting is gorgeous, the lighting is great, and the imagery is pretty (the cinematography is not great though). The script is funny, and there is a unique premise to it. Unfortunately, the ending is a little muddled and I wish I had known if the writer intended it to end the movie another way. Overall, I honestly can't decide whether I would recommend this film or not. It's kind of like convincing someone who is scared easily to see a really good scary movie, except in this case I am a confused person trying to say as much as I can about the film without giving away any critical aspects of the movie. I guess when (or if) you see a trailer, you should decide yourself if this is something you'd want to see.
First off, I want to explain that this is mostly going to be a warning rather than a review, but I won't spoil anything critical to the movie. I want to begin by saying that there is one particularly huge plot hole that will leave some people annoyed (I was one of those people). Secondly, the last fifteen minutes of this film is very strange and a bit confusing. Genre-wise, this is a science fiction comedy. The combination of the two is interesting in this one. Finally, after you watch this movie you will feel one of these ways: disgusted, confused, satisfied, or entertained. I don't think anyone will absolutely love this film, but then again I may be giving a bias opinion.
Now for my review: Though I found this film to be hilarious, it is also a let down for me. I think Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass are good actors, but one of two things happened in this movie. 1) They were cheated from the director, or 2) they were the wrong choice for the two leads. Their chemistry was excellent, but there is something in the film (which I won't spoil) that shows another side of their acting and that side I didn't like entirely. The setting is gorgeous, the lighting is great, and the imagery is pretty (the cinematography is not great though). The script is funny, and there is a unique premise to it. Unfortunately, the ending is a little muddled and I wish I had known if the writer intended it to end the movie another way. Overall, I honestly can't decide whether I would recommend this film or not. It's kind of like convincing someone who is scared easily to see a really good scary movie, except in this case I am a confused person trying to say as much as I can about the film without giving away any critical aspects of the movie. I guess when (or if) you see a trailer, you should decide yourself if this is something you'd want to see.