jazzturtle

I watched this film with rather low expectations as i had read a number of mixed reviews and wasn't planning on seeing it at all. I'm very glad i did.

You immediately have a lot of sympathy for William Blake and are drawn in by the simplistic opening - he's sitting on a train falling asleep then waking up again, when the train's fireman enters and starts talking about what seems to be a lot of stuff and nonsense...

The cinematography is second to none and adds to the almost dream like settings which the story creates.

Depp gives a convincing performance of a quiet accountant from Cleveland who, due to circumstances, turns into a (in some cases) merciless killer. Depp fans won't be disappointed.

I'd forgotten how much i loved this film until i watched it yesterday. I remember watching it a lot years ago but it isn't the sort of film that sticks out as being mind-blowing. Nevertheless it's still a really good one to watch when you don't want anything too heavy. There are some nice floaty songs, a few teary scenes and overall a nice mix of everything a good film needs, without anything harsh thrown in.

Frank Sinatra and Doris Day are totally believable throughout and compliment each other perfectly. The cast as a whole works very well, the characters are all complex and not over-the-top or dull. In short, it is a perfectly likable film.