Setting it in a sleepy town in rural Italy made me think that it was another 'In Bruges'. The entire movie was shot beautifully; every scene was photogenic. But trust George Clooney to stand-out as the most gorgeous. (aaw, he's sold his soul to look like that at 50!)
It's a very simple story, but it's the execution that grows on. The blatant nudity does seem unnecessary; but who am I to object? My lower jaw hit the floor when Clooney was doing his pushups & pullups. I liked the way the lighting & music was used in the movie. I don't know if the director was aiming for a sense of restlessness amongst the audience; I certainly was getting anxious as to what cul-de-sac was I heading toward. It's a tricky film to critique. I liked it, but I know most won't.
Fav scenes: Edward's face after Clara leaves asking him out on a date; the booby-trapped gun; the end of desperation.
First Viewed: Alone at Harborne in Parramatta.
Rating-2.5*
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