Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Jamess — 23 Oct 2013
While watching early on, two words popped into my head.."PULP KUBRICK". The lighting, set design and compositions (esp the serpentine wallpaper, the nightclub with the red lanterns, the colored tile,etc.
) reminded me of Kubrick. Did not realize until afterwards that Larry Smith worked on Eyes Wide Shut. And although individual scenes have power, the movie seems more of an excercise in style over substance (yes, I know, that old cliche), while referencing The Grifters or Resevior Dogs.
Ryan Gosling broods alright given he only has about 11 lines of dialogue thoughout. Kristen Scott Thomas keeps in check a role that could have spiralled easily into camp. It's like an adaptation of a graphic novel nobody ever read, a movie that I can admire, but just not like a whole lot.
This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Jamess on 23 Oct 2013.
Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.
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