Most reviews point to the fragmented plot and separate stories etc. These are crucial to the structure of the film where both leads live in a surreal fantasy world, one more fantastical, and the other a depressed realism.
I felt the ending didn't need the "explanation" the director gave and a simple shot of the family photo would have been enough. We worked out what was fantasy and what was real from that.
That said, it was a poignant portrayal of people dealing with violence and tragedy in different ways. The side plots were intended to divert attention from the main plot and worked well within the overall construct.
Ana de Armas is excellent in her portrayal of the tragic innocent. Keanu is the same wooden character he always is. Sadly.
Overall a well made movie with neat twists and some excellent performances.
I felt the ending didn't need the "explanation" the director gave and a simple shot of the family photo would have been enough. We worked out what was fantasy and what was real from that.
That said, it was a poignant portrayal of people dealing with violence and tragedy in different ways. The side plots were intended to divert attention from the main plot and worked well within the overall construct.
Ana de Armas is excellent in her portrayal of the tragic innocent. Keanu is the same wooden character he always is. Sadly.
Overall a well made movie with neat twists and some excellent performances.