I was attracted by Mark Strong and Eva Green, plus the idea of something a little different to my usual choices. Once the first plot device was revealed I decided to stay in case it was interesting. It wasn't. Without giving anything away, it's unbelievable from the moment Diana arrives. Eva Green is suitably demented, and Chai Fonacier suitably evil. Mark Strong gave a somewhat hammy performance, sadly, though he was constrained by the script and plot. There was a point to be made about fashion's abuse and exploitation of sweatshop labour, but this was a ham-fisted and ridiculous way to depict it. I try to stick with a film once I've got to the point, but I may have to alter my rule. I watch a lot of films, so expect a few bad ones, but this was an unexpected failure.
