For all the people who call Eggers pretentious and self-indulgent, you clearly don't know Greek mythology. The light in the lighthouse is fire, Pattinson is Prometheus, Dafoe is Cronus. Sure, some common traits of the Titans have been altered but it's furthermore engaging to witness an original take on the legend of Prometheus and his conquest.
Both actors are incredible in the film, Pattinson stands out though, as his character(whether literal or metaphorical) has more of an arc. I do admit that if you don't know the myths, the story isn't as comprehensive. However, you can easily see this as a tale of two men going insane in a claustrophobic and isolated environment, with a tad bit of mysticism thrown in there(to explain Pattinson getting his guts eaten by seagulls in the last scene, as Dafoe warned him about killing the birds).
I hope people that read this review will stop bashing the movie, as it is absolutely against the mainstream extravaganza of Star Wars and superhero flicks that albeit fun, are starting to become highly repetitive. This is a great movie, and if it was just a little shorter, I would give it a 10, it dragged in the middle.
Both actors are incredible in the film, Pattinson stands out though, as his character(whether literal or metaphorical) has more of an arc. I do admit that if you don't know the myths, the story isn't as comprehensive. However, you can easily see this as a tale of two men going insane in a claustrophobic and isolated environment, with a tad bit of mysticism thrown in there(to explain Pattinson getting his guts eaten by seagulls in the last scene, as Dafoe warned him about killing the birds).
I hope people that read this review will stop bashing the movie, as it is absolutely against the mainstream extravaganza of Star Wars and superhero flicks that albeit fun, are starting to become highly repetitive. This is a great movie, and if it was just a little shorter, I would give it a 10, it dragged in the middle.