"I'm going over that line." There, saved you 90 minutes.
In all seriousness, this was quite impressive for a debut film. Olivia Munn was great in the title role, and this probably the best thing she's ever done. However, and this is a big caveat, the style nearly chokes the story being told, what with a critical inner voice, inner thoughts written out on screen, and a hyperactive editing style. It all was a little much, to be honest. I wouldn't be surprised if Justine Bateman was an overachiever in school. And thematically, I think the film is hurt by its complete lack of subtlety. While line-crossing does have its place, life is more about finding harmony and balance. They say to write what you know, but I think a more effective, nuanced film could have been made were it not set in the world of Hollywood and the movie business. Probably won't watch this again, but I am interested in seeing Bateman's follow-up.
In all seriousness, this was quite impressive for a debut film. Olivia Munn was great in the title role, and this probably the best thing she's ever done. However, and this is a big caveat, the style nearly chokes the story being told, what with a critical inner voice, inner thoughts written out on screen, and a hyperactive editing style. It all was a little much, to be honest. I wouldn't be surprised if Justine Bateman was an overachiever in school. And thematically, I think the film is hurt by its complete lack of subtlety. While line-crossing does have its place, life is more about finding harmony and balance. They say to write what you know, but I think a more effective, nuanced film could have been made were it not set in the world of Hollywood and the movie business. Probably won't watch this again, but I am interested in seeing Bateman's follow-up.