Review of Everly (2015) by Brian S — 08 Feb 2016

As a fan of Japanese cinema of the 70's & 80's, Everly is reminiscent of that era, and I enjoyed it.The gratuitous violence whether it is actually seen or perceived, the over dramatic dialog and attention to detail (visually brutal) is almost comical. The violent deaths which occur is typical of the long past eras. The idea of the movie is clear, however, dialog and acting is thin and weak. Contrast between specific characters was over shadowed by the weak dialog.

This movie is not for everyone. For those who can really appreciate the 70's & 80's this is a movie you can sit back and enjoy. For those who do not understand the Japanese "dark" humor,... don't bother, you'll only criticize the gratuitous violence, explicit language, and,... you just won't like it. If you're watching it because of Salma Hayek, you get to see partial nudity, but you'll be disappointed at the depth of acting involved.