I don't mind slow films or slow-burners, as long as they build to to something or the characters are interesting. That wasn't the case with this film.
The only good thing thing about this film is the soundtrack by Biffy Clyro. But nothing really happens in this film. Even our main character is boring. She doesn't feel like an actual person, but like a cipher. Pretty much all you learn about her is that she's an art student and depressed over the recent death of her father. Laura Harrier, who plays the lead, while very pretty, is really flat and wooden here. I'm unsure if it's because she's a bad actress or because of bad direction from the director or the bad writing. On that last point, the writing really dooms this film. So much of the dialogue is cheesy, stilted, and pretentious. And the cinematography is uninspired.
I don't really understand how or why this film was made. Maybe it's because the lead actress is well-known and her being in the film made sure the director secured financing. But this was just such a waste of time.
If you're a Biffy Clyro fan, maybe this film is worth checking out. Or maybe just check out the soundtrack.
