I have
one word for this brilliantly acted and stylized film: boring. Okay, that’s a
bit harsh. A lot of disturbing and horrific activities transpire during the
course of this film. You, the viewer, will only see about ninety percent of it
but I know John Bunting and his followers killed and tortured a bunch of
people. How do I know this? Because it’s a true story and I read about it
afterward on the Internet. Too bad director Justin Kurzel decided to dilute this incredible
true story with vague references and scattered unnecessary textural shots. Too
bad the various victims in his story come and go without much introduction or
closure. I kind of understand that the main character, Jamie, is mental ill
and maybe Kurzel wants his audience to see the world in a mental funk too, but
it annoys more than enlightens in this case. As stated, the acting his
remarkable and intense, especially from Daniel Henshall as Bunting. If you’re interested in great performances you might
enjoy this one. If you like great imagery without a plot you’ll find this film
wonderfully stark and artful. But if you’re like me and want a good story told
well you’ll be hugely disappointed. Grade: C+
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