Review of The Two Faces of January (2014) by Lane Z — 16 Sep 2014
The Two Faces of January left a pretty average taste in my mouth. Nothing outstanding with it outside the location it was shot in. The acting is quality from the trio of Mortensen, Dunst and Isaac. Reminiscent of the old 50's/60's romance caper flicks.
It almost felt like this movie just scratched the surface of what it really could have been if the story would have gone deeper into the relationships and really given us background on Isaac's character especially.
It's very stylish. Usually when Mortensen does a flick, it's rare and tailored to something he specifically wants to associate with. He's known for his independent endeavors more-so than the big budget mammoths outside of LOTR.
It paced well and ended with a sad tone. However, there's a small uplifting when Isaac's character walks off screen and the real message of the film is delivered for these complicated characters.
Not really sure what the title has to do with the movie.
This review of The Two Faces of January (2014) was written by Lane Z on 16 Sep 2014.
The Two Faces of January has generally received mixed reviews.
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