Well, I think I would have enjoyed this film more if I 'got it'.
I don't often leave theatres with a total sense of WHA???? And, based on some of the comments and conversations after the Gala screening at the TIFF this evening, I wasn't alone.
The story (what I got, anyway) was pretty good and had a great deal of potential. Great concept, and visually well executed. As would be expected from a Guy Ritchie film, it was gritty, dark, aggressive, and loud, with a (big) dash of violence for good measure.
Ray Liotta was pretty good, although his performance could have been a little more polished. Jason Statham, on the other hand, was excellent. He had a very challenging role, and pulled it off with style.
Thrown right into the middle of the film was a collection of anime-style animated clips. While they were somewhat visually cool, I didn't see the relevance. Was I supposed to 'get it'? The mind trips were pretty intense for both Statham and Liotta's characters, but again, I think I missed something. Was I supposed to 'get it'? If you like testosterone-filled films, you'll probably probably enjoy Revolver whether you 'get it' or not. When you watch it, keep this in the back of your mind - maybe it'll help - WHO IS MR. GOLD?
I really wish I 'got it'......
I don't often leave theatres with a total sense of WHA???? And, based on some of the comments and conversations after the Gala screening at the TIFF this evening, I wasn't alone.
The story (what I got, anyway) was pretty good and had a great deal of potential. Great concept, and visually well executed. As would be expected from a Guy Ritchie film, it was gritty, dark, aggressive, and loud, with a (big) dash of violence for good measure.
Ray Liotta was pretty good, although his performance could have been a little more polished. Jason Statham, on the other hand, was excellent. He had a very challenging role, and pulled it off with style.
Thrown right into the middle of the film was a collection of anime-style animated clips. While they were somewhat visually cool, I didn't see the relevance. Was I supposed to 'get it'? The mind trips were pretty intense for both Statham and Liotta's characters, but again, I think I missed something. Was I supposed to 'get it'? If you like testosterone-filled films, you'll probably probably enjoy Revolver whether you 'get it' or not. When you watch it, keep this in the back of your mind - maybe it'll help - WHO IS MR. GOLD?
I really wish I 'got it'......