This film really left me scratching my head.
The Gleeson character's actions seem to come out of left field right from the git go.
I thought perhaps it would be revealed that he was suffering from dementia, but this was never suggested or confirmed.
Some have claimed the film is a dark comedy, but if so, it's one without a single laugh.
Finally, I read a review suggesting that the film -- seat in 1923 -- is an allegory for war, as the Irish Civil War rages on in the background.
This might explain why it makes so little sense, but for me it fails entirely as a character study.
On the positive side, the performances are fine, and the cinematography is breathtaking.
Still, an Oscar contender earning uniformly rave reviews? I don't think so...
The Gleeson character's actions seem to come out of left field right from the git go.
I thought perhaps it would be revealed that he was suffering from dementia, but this was never suggested or confirmed.
Some have claimed the film is a dark comedy, but if so, it's one without a single laugh.
Finally, I read a review suggesting that the film -- seat in 1923 -- is an allegory for war, as the Irish Civil War rages on in the background.
This might explain why it makes so little sense, but for me it fails entirely as a character study.
On the positive side, the performances are fine, and the cinematography is breathtaking.
Still, an Oscar contender earning uniformly rave reviews? I don't think so...
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