This is a deeply cynical movie. It goes out of its way to show a rotten foundation under ordinary, average life. Notice the use of children in the movie.
The "hero" of this movie is a murderer, robber, and liar, as are most of the other characters of interest.
The movie is well made: it is skillfully plotted and several of the actors give fine performances. The movie can hold your attention, but after it is over, and you reflect on it, your reaction is likely to be "yuck." It is like a technically well done painting of a garbage dump: despite the technical excellence, few people would want to have it in their living room.
The "hero" of this movie is a murderer, robber, and liar, as are most of the other characters of interest.
The movie is well made: it is skillfully plotted and several of the actors give fine performances. The movie can hold your attention, but after it is over, and you reflect on it, your reaction is likely to be "yuck." It is like a technically well done painting of a garbage dump: despite the technical excellence, few people would want to have it in their living room.