The Siren

I really liked this movie. It was slower moving but it had to be. It built a relationship between the siren and the man. No other way could it have been done. For those who didn't like it don't appreciate this kind of film. That's ok. You though, have to watch it for yourself.

Yes, it's slow and not a typical horror movie. But it was still a beautiful story with beautiful cinematography.

mertgsb said: "I truly thought there must be some mistakes with editing because it was so disjointed and confusing." I guess you mean the fantasy scenes. There are some shots where characters fantasize, but they are quick and with context it's obvious they are fantasies. The siren can't leave the lake....so it cutting to a shot of her and some guy cuddling in a bed after zooming in on her pensive face is pretty self-explanatory.

kvhdn000 said: "There are many shots of one of her feet dangling in the water; I don't know what that means." She can't leave the lake.....she's cursed. Her dangling her foot in or standing on the very edge of the lake is as close as she can get to being on land.

kvhdn000 also said: "there are frequent jumps back and forth between shots that take place at unknown times and didn't convey anything to me." One set is the Siren fantasizing about what life would be like between her and the mute man if she could leave the water. That doesn't convey anything to you?

If you're not into subtle slow burn movies, and you consider Marvel movies to be masterpieces this may not be for you.

It's slow, methodic, tortured and utterly heartbreaking... but a wonderful movie.

to the reviewer that felt the need to write a thesis on Siren and Mermaid lore, review the movie, we don't need a history lesson on mythology, geez.

So many analyst. Just watch a movie with a blank slate. Relax. Does it intrigue? Peak your interest? This is what I look for. And this movie does.

I'm glad I found this unexpected gem. The texture and feel of the film is consistent and perfect. The acting is very good, with minimal dialogue. The fear is there and the scares are there, made all the more real by the gentleness and emotional weight. Especially startling is how the composition of filming, lighting and sound made the girl blend perfectly with the water she inhabited. There are some very chilling scenes, and this is a movie that will stay with me in a good way for a long time. The music is beautiful, too.