I don't quite know what to make of this film. Because I'm from Belgium myself, I enjoy the fact that more and more domestic filmmakers are trying to make their films seem more international. But as a movie-lover I can't make myself overlook the fact that this could've been so much better.
Let's face it: although well made, this film is utter rubbish. Aside from offering a very unsatisfying back-story it delivers no real substance to its characters. And the leading role is portrayed by such an unappealing, unsympathetic looking actor that I actually didn't care what happened to him. The shocking events that follow still leave you disgusted enough, but because there's no real emotion coming from the characters it doesn't really grab you by the balls. It just unnerves you without really getting under your skin.
I would however recommend this film to people, because you can be sure of the fact that it will boost interesting conversations that will last throughout the night.
So to sum it up: interesting, well made film that would've been so much more engaging if they fleshed it out a whole lot more. 6/10
Let's face it: although well made, this film is utter rubbish. Aside from offering a very unsatisfying back-story it delivers no real substance to its characters. And the leading role is portrayed by such an unappealing, unsympathetic looking actor that I actually didn't care what happened to him. The shocking events that follow still leave you disgusted enough, but because there's no real emotion coming from the characters it doesn't really grab you by the balls. It just unnerves you without really getting under your skin.
I would however recommend this film to people, because you can be sure of the fact that it will boost interesting conversations that will last throughout the night.
So to sum it up: interesting, well made film that would've been so much more engaging if they fleshed it out a whole lot more. 6/10