The film teases a few interesting ideas, but it never really digs into the core essence, which is really disappointing. In the weird tune, the mystery, dramatic conflict, comedy elements, and the long and tortuous study of the character's spirit failed to blend together, and even seemed a little awkward.
Richard Stuart Linklater is a technical director, so the movies he shoots have brilliant professional skills. However, this movie seems to be done poorly. Except for Bruce Curtis's imaginative art design, the film has no technical skills, and it seems mediocre and boring.
As for who brings vitality to the film, it is the actor Catherine Elise Blanchett. Although this crazy character is not pleasing, he succeeded in interpreting it very charmingly, even somewhat convincing the audience. By incorporating Bernadette's neurotic and creative mental state, the character creates a sympathetic, flesh-and-blood woman. Regrettably, apart from that, the film raised questions in the title, but the story told was dull and uninteresting, and it failed to answer questions, making the audience feel that more than two hours were wasted.
