I am at least a little bit surprised that this film is being mentioned as a possible award winner. Don't get me wrong - I mostly enjoyed the film. However, it just left a bit to be desired. I think my main complaint is that I really didn't sense anything dramatic about the movie. Cumberbatch is excellent as the antagonist and Dunst is excellent as the boy's mother (and Plemons is good at being.... well, Plemons). Towards the end of the movie the music kicks in to tell us that something dramatic is happening or about to happen. But it just felt.... odd.... because nothing dramatic was really happening on screen or in the story. It didn't feel like the drama was earned. Anyway, extra points for an excellent ending.
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I am at least a little bit surprised that this film is being mentioned as a possible award winner. Don't get me wrong - I mostly enjoyed the film. However, it just left a bit to be desired. I think my main complaint is that I really didn't sense anything dramatic about the movie. Cumberbatch is excellent as the antagonist and Dunst is excellent as the boy's mother (and Plemons is good at being.... well, Plemons). Towards the end of the movie the music kicks in to tell us that something dramatic is happening or about to happen. But it just felt.... odd.... because nothing dramatic was really happening on screen or in the story. It didn't feel like the drama was earned. Anyway, extra points for an excellent ending.
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