Brothel

"The Brothel" is a confusing film, a taste of which we get in the very first scene. I had trouble choosing a rating for the film, just as I had trouble sticking it out to watch through the whole length of it. I'm glad that I did stick it out in the end, even though I find the overall work only mildly satisfying.

Approach "The Brothel" in expectation of beautiful period costumes and sets, characters who are intriguing even if perhaps needlessly opaque for much of the film, yes some beautiful bodies (of both genders) and a bit of sex. Ultimately the film reaches a resolution which does make some sense and does provide a sense of closure to the viewer and for the characters. Suspend your disbelief while on the ride. Enjoy its individual pieces as it passes over and maybe a little bit through you.

Many viewers will feel that the payoff is insufficient to the cost of viewing through the whole film. I'm - just barely - not one of them, and did enjoy the film, having reached the end. If you turn this film off in the middle, then your time will have been wasted. If you reach the end, then I hope that you will be satisfied, just enough, as I was.

Add cocktails, quippy friends and an atmosphere conducive to clever heckling and this film could morph into a cult classic.

DRINKING GAME(S) 1) Character's accent changes- DRINK

2) Incongruous, befuddling edit- DRINK

3) So many opportunities. Pick your own. DRINK

Warning: When utilizing this film for the purpose of drinking games, inadvertent bingeing to toxic levels likely. Small sips recommended as unit of measure.

On Amazon, this film had Five Stars. Either we've been pranked, or many fellow film cultists out there agree...

Phony British accents abound.

Pretentious lines delivered in phony British accents.

Disjointed direction makes the movie confusing.

Slow-mo for no reason makes it boring.

The sets are all vivid colors like neon green and neon red.

I guess the bad director thought that connotes brothel? It's annoying.

The entire movie is a train wreck.

This director is dismal and should not be allowed to make movies.

She has no idea how to set up scenes and not even rudimentary sense of how to tell a story.

A very poor movie indeed with little if any drama and certainly no sex if you are expecting it from a movie so entitled.

the story is tedious and uninteresting and you watch the movie to its conclusion only in expectation that things will get better - they definitely do not.

Unlike 'all our friends are wedding singers' which dealt with a similar theme, this movie does not get off the ground in any shape or form and you need a strong heart to persevere until the end.

Not giving much away in this review but good luck to you if you find something rewarding in this movie, I found it extremely lacking for drama and entertainment.

95% of the film is filmed in 99% darkness. Headlights, lampshades, and back-lit windows are all there is to see in the first 30 min. I assume the director was going for an ominous vibe, but ended up giving me eye strain.

Not sure I will make it through the entire film to have an opinion on the storyline, etc. What a shame to waste the opportunity of this amazing location in Jerome Arizona!