SYMPATHY has its good and bad points. The best thing about it is the ending, which is a cool, twisty resolution. It's also very satisfying. The final 15 minutes are -almost- worth the wait.
The problem lies in what's involved in getting there!
At 105 minutes, it all seems to drag on endlessly. This is mostly due to its taking place entirely in one tiny motel room. At first, this adds to the tension and feel of claustrophobia. However, this wears off as it becomes static with the characters going back and forth over the same conversations.
If about 20 minutes had been excised from this movie, it would have been far less tedious. As it stands, much of the suspense is dissipated by the overall bloat...
The problem lies in what's involved in getting there!
At 105 minutes, it all seems to drag on endlessly. This is mostly due to its taking place entirely in one tiny motel room. At first, this adds to the tension and feel of claustrophobia. However, this wears off as it becomes static with the characters going back and forth over the same conversations.
If about 20 minutes had been excised from this movie, it would have been far less tedious. As it stands, much of the suspense is dissipated by the overall bloat...