The film goes for discomfort instead of real substance. Its tone often gets in the way of the story it's trying to tell. It doesn't have enough emotional depth to make its unsettling vibe feel justified.
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The main story is about a shop and its owner, but their reasons for doing what they do are unclear and not well thought out. The film moves slowly on purpose, but this doesn't really help the story or make it more interesting. It tries to create unease by hinting at things rather than explaining them, but it doesn't really work.
The film focuses more on mood than meaning, making it hard to connect with the characters. The dialogue is minimal and feels awkward, like it's trying to be mysterious without actually being interesting. The film uses repetition and confusion, which can be good, but here it feels like it's just avoiding real storytelling.
The acting is flat and doesn't bring the film's abstract ideas to life. There's not much emotional connection to the characters or what happens to them, so the unsettling vibe feels empty. The film depends too much on atmosphere instead of a solid story, which makes it feel unfinished and unsatisfying.
Its surreal moments don't have a clear point or satisfying ending, leaving the audience confused about what it's trying to say. Even though there are some visually interesting scenes, they don't make up for the weak storytelling. The film ends up being more annoying than scary, with not much to like about it.
2018 · English. Film details
The film goes for discomfort instead of real substance. Its tone often gets in the way of the story it's trying to tell. It doesn't have enough emotional depth to make its unsettling vibe feel justified.
— Desly