I really didn't have a preconceived notion as to what this movie was about or even how good it might be. I was looking forward to seeing Audrey Tautou working with Frears. Upon seeing it, I have to say I was fairly dismayed at the acting, directing, and writing.
I did like the idea of what the director and writer were saying yet I didn't need for them to yell the point at me towards the end of the movie. The "speech" about who we are and what we are felt over the top and preachy.
I feel the chemistry between actors either creates a synergy or the actors take away from each other. Our two main characters in this film felt really stiff and made me uncomfortable to watch them. I certainly wouldn't have guessed the feelings they expressed later. I found the side characters much more interesting. The prostitute, the doorman, and Okwe's chess playing morgue friend. Each had their own maxims and philosophies of life.
I found some of the writing logic very messy. **Possible Spoilers** The "twist" at the end in which all three people walk out to meet the black market doctor. That person would never have given them the money willingly. Also, if the Hooker told Okwe the room needed to be cleaned up than she would then obviously know about operation. He was extremely curious yet he never asked her about it and what person in their right mind would have flushed the heart in a toilet to begin with.
I did like the idea of what the director and writer were saying yet I didn't need for them to yell the point at me towards the end of the movie. The "speech" about who we are and what we are felt over the top and preachy.
I feel the chemistry between actors either creates a synergy or the actors take away from each other. Our two main characters in this film felt really stiff and made me uncomfortable to watch them. I certainly wouldn't have guessed the feelings they expressed later. I found the side characters much more interesting. The prostitute, the doorman, and Okwe's chess playing morgue friend. Each had their own maxims and philosophies of life.
I found some of the writing logic very messy. **Possible Spoilers** The "twist" at the end in which all three people walk out to meet the black market doctor. That person would never have given them the money willingly. Also, if the Hooker told Okwe the room needed to be cleaned up than she would then obviously know about operation. He was extremely curious yet he never asked her about it and what person in their right mind would have flushed the heart in a toilet to begin with.