I have no difficulty with gore or the grotesque, when in service of an interesting plot or when furthering exploration of an interesting idea. Unfortunately, this film had neither.
The only idea I detected was the intimate connection between sex, violence, and death. Nothing new there.
Beyond that, one has only a series of slowly developing scenes with little payoff, populated by dull characters. The maid, in particular, had plenty of time on screen for no good reason.
With only a few wisps of plot and background story, we're obviously meant to focus on the characters. Oh wait, they aren't developed or interesting. So I suppose we're supposed to be captivated by the setting. Hmm. Lots of motel room interiors...
So I guess we're supposed to focus on our popcorn and soft drinks.
The only idea I detected was the intimate connection between sex, violence, and death. Nothing new there.
Beyond that, one has only a series of slowly developing scenes with little payoff, populated by dull characters. The maid, in particular, had plenty of time on screen for no good reason.
With only a few wisps of plot and background story, we're obviously meant to focus on the characters. Oh wait, they aren't developed or interesting. So I suppose we're supposed to be captivated by the setting. Hmm. Lots of motel room interiors...
So I guess we're supposed to focus on our popcorn and soft drinks.