I hadn't seen any of his previous work, and I went into this film with no idea of what to expect. As far as a film goes, it lacked interest, depth and structure. The acting is mixed, in that some actors perform well and others terribly. Violence is obviously key to the director's style, but it is neither slick nor clever despite being presented in short, horrific bursts. The story is poor, loosely strung together, and collapses at the end in a heap of self-pity. I am confused as to how anyone can find merit in this film. Avoid if you can, although if you're reading this it's probably too late.