Review
I was privileged enough to view this film at the annual Sundance Film Festival and I must say it was well worth the time and wait. The cast itself includes some incredibly talented and experienced names yet it is India (Wasikowska) and her raptorlike awareness that truly sets the tone for the film when drawing upon the mystery and oddity of supporting characters who sink deeper into their roles like fangs in flesh as the film clicks along.
The script itself could be rewritten with more depth and attention to the emotional wealth and strange sway of the characters for all of them are skilled enough to operate powerfully under the shroud of mystery director Park ChanWook erects so flawlessly yet the film could be much improved in tragic and horrifying value through a more tailored script.
Editing must also be noted for ChanWook's is very engaging in that it utilizes the temporal frequency to link certain events building upon India's character and the internal struggles of those who surround her as well as the realization of her uncanny ability to cope with the revelations that come about and fit so frighteningly together.
The audience comes to realize that some mysteries are exclusive only to those who are bound to travel the same blood trail that links generations in infinite conclusion and everlasting despair and a terrible longing and love can be as exclusive in it's own forbidden and lonely way.
The soundtrack is pleasantly surprising and fitting with a piece from Clint Mansell (Black Swan Requiem for a Dream) and the debut of Emily Wells's 𢯬omes the Color" which serves to chart India's multifaceted transformation. I strongly recommend this film and highly praise actors Mia Wasikowska Nicole Kidman Matthew Goode and Dermot Mulroney who all contribute to the initial and lasting allure.