Review of The Limits of Control (2009) by Rodney S — 08 Dec 2009

I have always been a Jarmusch fan, eagerly awaiting his next great film. So I watched "The Limits of Control" and with disappointment I must say it's a bit of a nothing film. It reminded me of David Lynches "Inland Empire", way to obscure and abstract, almost as if made with the intention of detaching itself totally from it's audience. I am all for a film that is cryptic and open to individual interpretation, but I need some sort of pay-off! And as cinematic as this is (Doyles framing, Boris soundtrack), it does not resonate as it should or leave me wanting more. Isaach De Bankole is uber cool and between his screen presence and the above mentioned positive aspects I will give it an slightly above average review.

Watch Melvilles masterpiece "La Samourai" to see a minimalist film that works!