I really enjoyed the style of this film. The setting was perfect, the production design was stand out and the energy in not only most of the acting but the editing was another positive.
My strongest criticism is towards the story, I liked it but I feel the film was too busy being quirky to give us full context into the mystery. I felt lost often but somehow was able to predict the ending from about half way in. I feel for the film to hit perfectly it either needed to focus more on its mystery or more on its comedy. As the two seem to be working against each other.
Christian bale was simply a joy to watch though and he truly carried this film in its moments where it lacked.
And also Taylor Swift has a moment early in the film that truly took me by surprise and I just wish the film was able to catch me off guard like that more. The ending really didn't feel like a revelation, it felt more like a confirmation of what we the audience have already been told, but some how the characters only just found out.
But still I really enjoyed it, just room for improvement in my mind.
My strongest criticism is towards the story, I liked it but I feel the film was too busy being quirky to give us full context into the mystery. I felt lost often but somehow was able to predict the ending from about half way in. I feel for the film to hit perfectly it either needed to focus more on its mystery or more on its comedy. As the two seem to be working against each other.
Christian bale was simply a joy to watch though and he truly carried this film in its moments where it lacked.
And also Taylor Swift has a moment early in the film that truly took me by surprise and I just wish the film was able to catch me off guard like that more. The ending really didn't feel like a revelation, it felt more like a confirmation of what we the audience have already been told, but some how the characters only just found out.
But still I really enjoyed it, just room for improvement in my mind.