A somewhat grounded and realistic first half eventually gives way to a more cartoonish, typical American style thriller, by ways of stealth, chases and shootouts. Nothing too radical is ever presented, but Kurt Russel and rather competent stunt choreography ever-so-slightly elevate it beyond the levels of a generic rainy day film.
Prior to seeing this film, I'd read these reviews asking what the point of it was, and I'd roll my eyes, thinking the question was posed because the viewers were not in agreement with its political contents, as it so frequently happens.
But after seeing it, I too am wondering what the point was. Not to imply that the film is pointless, but I feel like messaging wise, it's in conflict with itself. At points you see blood being shed…
Smartly structured and complete feeling journey.
Flawed and convincing characters, with well thought-out development and plenty of reincorporation.
Creative, imaginative, at times horrifying creature designs.
Beautiful art-style.
Well composed and powerful soundtrack.
Impeccable vibes.
Climactic and extremely satisfying ending.
Mysterious.
Brutal.
Memorable.
Artistic, without feeling like style-over-substance.
A genuine work of art that came out of nowhere but will stay with me for a very long time.
Fantastic.
The first feature-length film I've seen from Marcell Jankovics. It has good qualities in terms of technicality, the animation is strange and trippy and some of the music is well done, but I honestly found it impossible to engage with. It's a nigh-indecipherable hodge podge of Hungarian myths and history, it flashes from event to event without much through-line. At one point, even the narrator admits to how confusing all this is, it's truly a piece of in one ear and out the other cinema.
