In short, this movie is well written, well acted but not well directed.
It's well written because on an already seen basis (back in time to have a second chance), the story offers a new direction: there can't be a second chance because if things can change, the result is still the same. So it's the total opposite of "Back of future trilogy" for example. The final twist with Don Quichotte is interesting as well because it opens a larger perspective as it seems that finally our life is in the hands of powerful entities. It's a bit Lynchian or karma inspired as in "Groundhog day".
The cast is excellent: Lena is totally British, Strong is the usual bastard, and the unknown hero is sympathetic (he reminds me a bit of Michael Youn's buddy, Alexandre Desagnat). And, for sure, Penélope is the usual light even if she's still a newcomer at the time.
However, the directing isn't to the level: first, the pace is a bit slow and sometimes looks into useless matters. The production is a bit ugly as orange keeps popping in each frame and this color isn't very cinematic.
It's well written because on an already seen basis (back in time to have a second chance), the story offers a new direction: there can't be a second chance because if things can change, the result is still the same. So it's the total opposite of "Back of future trilogy" for example. The final twist with Don Quichotte is interesting as well because it opens a larger perspective as it seems that finally our life is in the hands of powerful entities. It's a bit Lynchian or karma inspired as in "Groundhog day".
The cast is excellent: Lena is totally British, Strong is the usual bastard, and the unknown hero is sympathetic (he reminds me a bit of Michael Youn's buddy, Alexandre Desagnat). And, for sure, Penélope is the usual light even if she's still a newcomer at the time.
However, the directing isn't to the level: first, the pace is a bit slow and sometimes looks into useless matters. The production is a bit ugly as orange keeps popping in each frame and this color isn't very cinematic.