Starts off a good 7/8 out of 10 (I don't give many films an 8+), with some moments of genius. Then the last half an hour drags ever longer. The film ends up slightly disjointed because of this, not totally like you're watching a different film but still a bit "hmmmm".
Some great performances however, particularly the two leads, particularly the French actress, who is strikingly beautiful. Disappointed not to see more of Eric Stoltz, who was kinda why I decided to watch it. Also, his role and the milieu he commands is just plain weird. The depiction of the atmosphere of high literary society in NY seems rather forced; granted this fits in with some of the themes going on. Still, worth a watch. If you like the synopsis in the main IMDb page and think it'll be your sort of thing, it probably will.
Some great performances however, particularly the two leads, particularly the French actress, who is strikingly beautiful. Disappointed not to see more of Eric Stoltz, who was kinda why I decided to watch it. Also, his role and the milieu he commands is just plain weird. The depiction of the atmosphere of high literary society in NY seems rather forced; granted this fits in with some of the themes going on. Still, worth a watch. If you like the synopsis in the main IMDb page and think it'll be your sort of thing, it probably will.