The story is slow and methodical and may bore action-oriented viewers. However, if you are a true cinephile you will notice the extremely brilliant cinematography. There's one incredible scene of McGregor on the barge as it drifts down a foggy river. The scene is quiet and slow, but it is one of the most beautifully framed shots I've ever seen; it rivals the best Fellini.
The sex is graphic, with full frontally of Ewen (not a small boy, wink, wink) and Tilda, but necessary to show their mental states.
The four main characters; the Barge Operator (Mullen), his wife the Barge Owner (Swinton), the new hire (McGregor), and the barge owner's son. The interplay between them all is stilted but convincing. There are odd sparks between Swinton and McGregor immediately hinting at what is to come.
Again, there's not much here for the action lover, but if you're really patient the movie will stay in your mind for a long time. I haven't seen it for years and I still remember that fog scene.
Gorgeous!
The sex is graphic, with full frontally of Ewen (not a small boy, wink, wink) and Tilda, but necessary to show their mental states.
The four main characters; the Barge Operator (Mullen), his wife the Barge Owner (Swinton), the new hire (McGregor), and the barge owner's son. The interplay between them all is stilted but convincing. There are odd sparks between Swinton and McGregor immediately hinting at what is to come.
Again, there's not much here for the action lover, but if you're really patient the movie will stay in your mind for a long time. I haven't seen it for years and I still remember that fog scene.
Gorgeous!