Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Dawdlingpoet — 21 May 2022

I thought this was a very engrossing watch. Tilda Swinton does particularly well as an unsurprisingly pale and lethargic, yet very stylish and 'hip' contemporary vampire, although Tom Hiddleston also plays his part well, perhaps not as good but well enough certainly. John Hurt playing Christopher Marlowe was also interesting.

I liked the scenes in North Africa, showing her walking along streets slowly, the orange lighting making her almost blend into the scenery and the use of traditional music definitely adds to the atmosphere. It's a mysterious watch to a degree...it has a feel of wonder mysticism about it. I suppose I'd maybe compare it to What We Do In The Shadows, only its less straight comedy (some moments may well make you smirk but I wouldn't say its laugh out loud funny as such) and more of a quirky drama type film overall. The presence of a teenage sibling I found amusing. It's mostly worth seeing for the atmospheric feel it gives off. Its memorable for the soundtrack and the visual elements first and foremost, rather than the main plot as such, I reckon. It's worth seeing though, yes, so I would recommend it.