Let me start out by praising the movie. The characters are well developed and believable and that is true from the first moments of the film until the conclusion. The acting by Ann Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie is quite simply of the highest caliber ; they nail the characters they are portraying. The locations and 'art direction' are every bit as good as qualities I reference above. You will be drawn into the movie from its beginning and you're never quite sure where it's going. The ending will disappoint many and I guess I too was disappointed at the end but to be fair the script is taken from a novel. The film is expertly executed in every phase of the filmmakers art, I don't think that can be disputed but for those that what all the loose ends tied up or a conclusive ending, they will find the film unsatisfying. I can tell you this; I would be pleased if only half the movies I go to see were as well done as 'Eileen' and I think the movie will stay with you and make you think. It was only then, after I had seen it and digested it that I fully appreciated the full quality of the film. Post Script : my partner pointed out some details in the film the subtlety of which I did not pick up on which if you get them will only make the film better in my estimation.
Review of Eileen
