It's been several months, maybe even a year, since I've sat down to enjoy one of my favorite hobbies - watching a Horror film. I believe Dorothy Mills is the first Horror I've ever watched coming from Ireland, and I must say - what a first experience! When it comes to such films, where one wouldn't find anything to concretely criticize,yet that do not have the bearings of a masterpiece, the feeling is set by the quality of the story and overall level of enjoyment, both of which are higher than average.
The acting is rather good, in all means professional, but nothing out of the ordinary. As always, young child actors and actresses impress me greatly, and young Jane Murray has definitely proved herself to be a prominent young actress with a great future ahead of her. Lead actress Carice van Houten has also been quite impressive as Dr. Jane van Dopp, but not as impressive as Murray.
Nothing much to say about the cinematography, and the soundtrack has been suitable and appropriate for the eerie mood of uncertainty, doubt and fear. The almost complete lack of jump-scares and cheap tricks is commendable! The alleged "twist", however, has been slightly anticlimactic after a very elaborate and thoroughly composed build up. The ending has also left some things to be desired, with certain little plot holes that might prove significant to the trained eye of the more experienced Horror viewer.
All in all, Dorothy Mills is a fine film, very nice Ghost Story- Mental Illnesses combination, with a compelling story and some relatable characters. Again, not a masterpiece, but an enjoyable Horror tale nonetheless. Definitely highly recommended to Horror fans looking to expand their CV, and also to everyday viewers looking for a nice light scare.
The acting is rather good, in all means professional, but nothing out of the ordinary. As always, young child actors and actresses impress me greatly, and young Jane Murray has definitely proved herself to be a prominent young actress with a great future ahead of her. Lead actress Carice van Houten has also been quite impressive as Dr. Jane van Dopp, but not as impressive as Murray.
Nothing much to say about the cinematography, and the soundtrack has been suitable and appropriate for the eerie mood of uncertainty, doubt and fear. The almost complete lack of jump-scares and cheap tricks is commendable! The alleged "twist", however, has been slightly anticlimactic after a very elaborate and thoroughly composed build up. The ending has also left some things to be desired, with certain little plot holes that might prove significant to the trained eye of the more experienced Horror viewer.
All in all, Dorothy Mills is a fine film, very nice Ghost Story- Mental Illnesses combination, with a compelling story and some relatable characters. Again, not a masterpiece, but an enjoyable Horror tale nonetheless. Definitely highly recommended to Horror fans looking to expand their CV, and also to everyday viewers looking for a nice light scare.