From the start, it was evident that Being Flynn was trying to achieve a certain status - it wanted to be a compelling drama highlighting the lives of a father and his son, both struggling with different aspects of their lives. However, it fell short in more ways than one.
The cast was brilliant as Robert de Niro and Paul Dano were both dedicated to their roles and gave their best effort. Unfortunately, the characters were difficult to relate to as they continued to make poor decisions without any clear reason as to why they were making those choices. This made them both unlikeable and therefore I began to lose interest rather early on in the outcome of their situation.
In addition, the plot left me feeling entirely unsatisfied. The development of the story was quite slow and I can't indicate any particular moment that served as a clear turning point. It was as if the viewer was only seeing glimpses but was never provided with the entire picture. Very frustrating indeed.
I have no temptation to see this film in the future nor would I recommend it to others. Unless of course you are a die-hard Robert de Niro fan who is able to look past the weak plot in order to appreciate his acting.
The cast was brilliant as Robert de Niro and Paul Dano were both dedicated to their roles and gave their best effort. Unfortunately, the characters were difficult to relate to as they continued to make poor decisions without any clear reason as to why they were making those choices. This made them both unlikeable and therefore I began to lose interest rather early on in the outcome of their situation.
In addition, the plot left me feeling entirely unsatisfied. The development of the story was quite slow and I can't indicate any particular moment that served as a clear turning point. It was as if the viewer was only seeing glimpses but was never provided with the entire picture. Very frustrating indeed.
I have no temptation to see this film in the future nor would I recommend it to others. Unless of course you are a die-hard Robert de Niro fan who is able to look past the weak plot in order to appreciate his acting.