I was looking forward to this: to meaty ideas at one of the most interesting junctures in history.
The meeting of forefathers of the Vienna circle in this fictional film leads down many strange paths and experiments in several ways to convey despair, hope, love etc;
However, there are some major faults. Firstly, the accents: thus use of faux German accents is just horrible throughout. It does not add realism or challenge but is rather distracting.
And secondly, the script is overladen and over-weighted by its attempt to be serious: it is all too much. One of the signs of good filming is the ability to speak into the silences: here the opposite it true, the silences are ALL filled with nonsensical and pompous lines that are so unlike any real voice.
On the positive, costume, and lighting are good.
Overall, a huge disappointment. I came away unconvinced that these were the giants of modern thought.
It is perhaps the most damning review one can offer: this film diminishes rather than augments their reputations.
The meeting of forefathers of the Vienna circle in this fictional film leads down many strange paths and experiments in several ways to convey despair, hope, love etc;
However, there are some major faults. Firstly, the accents: thus use of faux German accents is just horrible throughout. It does not add realism or challenge but is rather distracting.
And secondly, the script is overladen and over-weighted by its attempt to be serious: it is all too much. One of the signs of good filming is the ability to speak into the silences: here the opposite it true, the silences are ALL filled with nonsensical and pompous lines that are so unlike any real voice.
On the positive, costume, and lighting are good.
Overall, a huge disappointment. I came away unconvinced that these were the giants of modern thought.
It is perhaps the most damning review one can offer: this film diminishes rather than augments their reputations.