This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

just watch it!

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

The cinematography was stunning! Beautiful locations and amazingly creative shots awed me multiple times throughout the film. While the story itself reminded me of other films it kept me watching until the very end. I was a bit confused with the overall premise but definitely thought the film was worth watching! Maybe even a second time to connect the dots.

...or, more direct, a huge dessapointment. visually seductive, it represents a sort of kilt for many influences. Kafka, Buzatti, Shutter Island/Das Cabinet des Dr. Calgari, The Road to Wellville. but nothing coherent. pieces in wind. huge ambitions but not direction. horror, fantaisy, gothic, policier, start as modern version of Dracula. and as result - the chaos. a lot of flaws. and ... an incoherent something. I saw this film with indulgence and a cup of enthusiasm. as noble promise. at its end, the dessapointment was complete. I discover it as a sort of quizz for lovers of classic literatture and films.in a hunting of influences. and nothing more.

The heading say´s it all. The movie is slow to get going and never really picks up the pace. Now for the story line, one, who thought up "this one" and two, who on earth thought it was a good enough story to make a movie. I have to say I would question the sanity of the people who funded this venture. We did watch it right through but it was borderline, take our advice and leave this one on the shelf. Not retained for future viewing.

Excellent reviews on here, even those that rate it fairly low. Almost like being in film school to read. I'm going to have to watch a 3rd time. Like in an Agatha Christie, there are a lot of evidence points but then also many smallish reveals so the longish time actually is well spent. Nobody wants to leave that island in the sky because life there is so nice?! Yeah, right... Just keep away from pickle jars.