3 Things

The movie tries to copy the 50;s film noirs of Hollywood. Dialog rich, action little. The plot is a retread seen many times before. He has a tale to tell and he'll spin it out slowly. It all takes place in a hotel room and when we realize it ain't going anywhere we presume it's a no action movie. So the plot and dialog are key and in this regard they are a C+ variety. The characters are never interesting enough to pique one's fancy. It might have worked better as a one act play but as a movie it needed more scope. It sort of ambles along and when that happens dialog is key and this is where it falters by dragging out a story that has little weight.