thats such a rage baiting ending but so well thought out at the same time

thats such a rage baiting ending but so well thought out at the same time

Sorry to Penn but the way the actors felt so off from the JUMP I have to believe it’s a problem with direction. I understand what this movie is going for, and it has the style of 70s-80s movie slow build where the last act really puts everything together but it’s just not working. 

I can’t fault actors because it’s not like they were acting bad it just felt like everyone gave a “here damn” performance. It felt disjointed and unconvincing like when someone talks at you when cold calling. I didn’t feel seduced, which is required for a mystery and suspense. This genre has to seduce you into a darkness, obsession, severity but the whole movie I wasn’t convinced that Nicholson gave a fuck to the extent the story demanded. I did like the sound in this movie, subtle clicks and cues to build a scene. I also liked the paranoia scenes especially the race to the church one it felt old school, again 70s-80s feel? Idk I really liked that scene the most. I also weirdly like the ending however it doesn’t feel impactful due to what I stated above making this not a bad story just not great to watch.

Aside from that I wouldn’t recommend this movie, I understand psychological character movies are slow (to be honest I do like slow movies) but it’s not worth it to me without the seduction of obsession. Especially now knowing the ending obsession consumes Nicholson, the movie felt pretty blasé about it or didn’t make it feel important. I finished the movie dead silent next to my mom we had nothing to say to each other. Rough.

Sorry to Penn but the way the actors felt so off from the JUMP I have to believe it’s a problem with direction. I understand what this movie is going for, and it has the style of 70s-80s movie slow build where the last act really puts everything together but it’s just not working. 

I can’t fault actors because it’s not like they were acting bad it just felt like everyone gave a “here damn” performance. It felt disjointed and unconvincing like when someone talks at you when cold calling. I didn’t feel seduced, which is required for a mystery and suspense. This genre has to seduce you into a darkness, obsession, severity but the whole movie I wasn’t convinced that Nicholson gave a fuck to the extent the story demanded. I did like the sound in this movie, subtle clicks and cues to build a scene. I also liked the paranoia scenes especially the race to the church one it felt old school, again 70s-80s feel? Idk I really liked that scene the most. I also weirdly like the ending however it doesn’t feel impactful due to what I stated above making this not a bad story just not great to watch.

Aside from that I wouldn’t recommend this movie, I understand psychological character movies are slow (to be honest I do like slow movies) but it’s not worth it to me without the seduction of obsession. Especially now knowing the ending obsession consumes Nicholson, the movie felt pretty blasé about it or didn’t make it feel important. I finished the movie dead silent next to my mom we had nothing to say to each other. Rough.

“I made a promise, Eric. You’re old enough to remember when that meant something…”

WHAT THE HOLY PEAK

Tbh I did. Or expect this film to be this good as it was a very slow start. But I was very wrong.
The whole plot was a good way to drag out the film and make the audience be on the edge of their seats.

Jerry’s character was written so well, they made you realise that you where going along with Jerry because he was the good guy and don’t get me wrong he was right about his theory but as well as that you where going insane with him.

At the end of the party at the start when that case got announced thats when the film hooked me completely.

So good would recommend to anyone but if you don’t like a slow thriller don’t watch because you will be bored.

“I made a promise, Eric. You’re old enough to remember when that meant something…”

WHAT THE HOLY PEAK

Tbh I did. Or expect this film to be this good as it was a very slow start. But I was very wrong.
The whole plot was a good way to drag out the film and make the audience be on the edge of their seats.

Jerry’s character was written so well, they made you realise that you where going along with Jerry because he was the good guy and don’t get me wrong he was right about his theory but as well as that you where going insane with him.

At the end of the party at the start when that case got announced thats when the film hooked me completely.

So good would recommend to anyone but if you don’t like a slow thriller don’t watch because you will be bored.

A real hidden gem, more people should watch this. 
I really love a snow setting movie, and especially a detective movie. Both that and that the director of this movie is Sean Penn, who I love, and that the main actor is Jack Nicholson, who I also love, just makes this movie perfect for me.
Jack Nicholson really plays these type of roles amazing, such a good actor.
I have mixed feelings about the ending, I thought it was good, but I think I wanted to see a different outcome.
PLEASE LETTERBOXD, Get some more posters for this, I didn’t spend 30 euros extra to not change the posters.

A real hidden gem, more people should watch this. 
I really love a snow setting movie, and especially a detective movie. Both that and that the director of this movie is Sean Penn, who I love, and that the main actor is Jack Nicholson, who I also love, just makes this movie perfect for me.
Jack Nicholson really plays these type of roles amazing, such a good actor.
I have mixed feelings about the ending, I thought it was good, but I think I wanted to see a different outcome.
PLEASE LETTERBOXD, Get some more posters for this, I didn’t spend 30 euros extra to not change the posters.

I want to see my daughter.
I don't think that would be a good idea.
WHY WOULDN'T THAT BE A GOOD IDEA?
Because we hardly dared to look ourselves.

really well-made slow burn that ends in a slightly confusing and crazy finish. enjoyed most of it but ultimately its nothing compared to a zodiac or similar.

I want to see my daughter.
I don't think that would be a good idea.
WHY WOULDN'T THAT BE A GOOD IDEA?
Because we hardly dared to look ourselves.

really well-made slow burn that ends in a slightly confusing and crazy finish. enjoyed most of it but ultimately its nothing compared to a zodiac or similar.