Just saw this again for the first time since it was in theaters and I was struck by how much its cookie-cutter structure holds up. It's especially meaningful when you know the story and where (and when) the footage is coming from.
Soderbergh has always had a knack for finding interesting ways of telling his stories -- even a mainstream effort like "Erin Brockovich" uses some narrative shorthand -- and "The Limey" is no exception. It rewards the patient viewer and is, at times, brutally funny. My favourite part is the way Wilson deals with security at Valentine's party. Beautiful.
Soderbergh has always had a knack for finding interesting ways of telling his stories -- even a mainstream effort like "Erin Brockovich" uses some narrative shorthand -- and "The Limey" is no exception. It rewards the patient viewer and is, at times, brutally funny. My favourite part is the way Wilson deals with security at Valentine's party. Beautiful.