This misses the mark on so many levels... What is it trying to be? This question is core to the films long string of misses...
As has been stated elsewhere, the actors are good, their track records on other mainstream and indie fare is widely recognised and their performances here are what makes this uneven and inconsistent film vaguely watchable.
There is so much potential material in the original story (not that it was particularly well conceived, but... ), that could have been explored and exploited... but it has been muddled into a visionless and amorphous mass...
Forth wall only works when it is juxtaposed against stark reality, consistent plot and character development.
This lacks the direction, dedication and understanding of genre necessary to make it work...
As has been stated elsewhere, the actors are good, their track records on other mainstream and indie fare is widely recognised and their performances here are what makes this uneven and inconsistent film vaguely watchable.
There is so much potential material in the original story (not that it was particularly well conceived, but... ), that could have been explored and exploited... but it has been muddled into a visionless and amorphous mass...
Forth wall only works when it is juxtaposed against stark reality, consistent plot and character development.
This lacks the direction, dedication and understanding of genre necessary to make it work...