I was really impressed by Kerrigan's first film, Clean, Shaven. The tension and altered world view presented in that movie stuck with me for a long time. So, I was excited to see a new film from Kerrigan.
Claire Dolan is definitely worth seeing. Once again, that same sense of tension is present--some feeling that all is not right in the world, that was first expressed in Clean, Shaven. This time, though, instead of seeing the world through the eyes of a schizophrenic man, we look in on the world of a high-priced prostitute. The death of her mother, and her advancing age have brought her to a crossroads in her life. Can she quit the business?
Catlidge is really good as the title character, a jaded, professional woman. And Vincent d'Onofrio and Colm Meaney are really excellent in the two supporting roles.
Overall, this film reminded me a lot of some of the Cronenberg output, minus the horror/gore. A cold, detached, and very cynical character study.
Claire Dolan is definitely worth seeing. Once again, that same sense of tension is present--some feeling that all is not right in the world, that was first expressed in Clean, Shaven. This time, though, instead of seeing the world through the eyes of a schizophrenic man, we look in on the world of a high-priced prostitute. The death of her mother, and her advancing age have brought her to a crossroads in her life. Can she quit the business?
Catlidge is really good as the title character, a jaded, professional woman. And Vincent d'Onofrio and Colm Meaney are really excellent in the two supporting roles.
Overall, this film reminded me a lot of some of the Cronenberg output, minus the horror/gore. A cold, detached, and very cynical character study.