A very intersting adaptation of a great and intriguing story. I liked it. It had several lengths but I am very happy it took its time to tell the story and really focus on the characters. In that way it is something very rare and old fashioned becuase nowadays movies either focus on character or on plot, rarely on both in such a detailed way. This one manages both. Add some "Sleepy Hollow" atmosphere to it and you get a very nice gothinc thriller full of highlights. I really loved the ending as I did not see that coming. The acting was generally great. You cant go wrong with Christian Bale who was once again fantastic in the lead. At first a very subtle performance that becomes a rollercoaster of emotions. Well done. The true standout for sure was Harry Melling. He perfectly embodied the pain, the weirdness and the smarts of Edgar Allen Poe. Melling truly went a long way from Harry Potter's chubby and annyoing little cousin to this masterful performance. I hope he gets ther respect he deserves and although he is widely ignored for this performance, although he deserves awards attention, I am sure in the future we will see more of similiar greatness of him. I wasnt a fan of Gillian Anderson who overacted here and Charlotte Gainsburgh was sadly wasted. Toby Jones gave a decent support performance and it was a nice pleasure to see Timothy Spall and especialy Robert Duvall in minor roles.
The look and feel was very authentic and realistic. Extremly atmospheric and beautifully photographed. I loved Howard Shore's powerful score and all this rounds it up to an intesrting , creepy mystery thriller. Well done Scott Cooper!
The look and feel was very authentic and realistic. Extremly atmospheric and beautifully photographed. I loved Howard Shore's powerful score and all this rounds it up to an intesrting , creepy mystery thriller. Well done Scott Cooper!