I watched this for Alec Guinness, but he doesn't play lead which was disappointing.
But I gave it a near full 30 minutes, then gave up.
Here's my breakdown:
STORY: The story reminds me of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," but this story is nothing compared to that - not even close.
This whole story is narrated by the lead (a rare choice) and is an obsession in murdering off competitors to posh position.
It was incredibly dull to listen and watch this character scheme, brood, and mope while displaying almost no emotion.
While the actor was composed and capable, his delivery (in the role) was as boring and stiff as only the British do so well.
A useless and dull story with an actor that droned on like an refrigerator - better seeing a dentist.
ACTING: Of course the acting itself was superlative (British acting is), but that's it. There were no interesting characters, no drama to hold the attention, and frankly the whole cast was just stiff.
TEMPO: Very slow and dull
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Nothing to speak of
DIRECTING / WRITING: The director's resume appears devoid of anything memorable, but the writer does have a good story or two, e.g. "Roman Holiday."
Is it a good film? No.
Should you watch this once? No, it's extremely boring.
Rating: 5.0.
But I gave it a near full 30 minutes, then gave up.
Here's my breakdown:
STORY: The story reminds me of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," but this story is nothing compared to that - not even close.
This whole story is narrated by the lead (a rare choice) and is an obsession in murdering off competitors to posh position.
It was incredibly dull to listen and watch this character scheme, brood, and mope while displaying almost no emotion.
While the actor was composed and capable, his delivery (in the role) was as boring and stiff as only the British do so well.
A useless and dull story with an actor that droned on like an refrigerator - better seeing a dentist.
ACTING: Of course the acting itself was superlative (British acting is), but that's it. There were no interesting characters, no drama to hold the attention, and frankly the whole cast was just stiff.
TEMPO: Very slow and dull
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Nothing to speak of
DIRECTING / WRITING: The director's resume appears devoid of anything memorable, but the writer does have a good story or two, e.g. "Roman Holiday."
Is it a good film? No.
Should you watch this once? No, it's extremely boring.
Rating: 5.0.