This isn’t going to appeal to all viewers; at times, the story feels drawn out and may even strike some as pointless. Still, I'd suggest giving it a try because the imagery is striking, and there's a persistent question of whether you can trust the main character. What some might call inconsistencies in the narrative didn’t really concern me—they feel like opportunities for deeper consideration. The conclusion felt r…

The director’s movies don't seem to fare well without Johnny Depp as the central figure; only a single successful film could alter that perception. Could this be it? Not quite, but it came remarkably close. After watching, I initially suspected the story was adapted from a novel, though that isn't the case. The writers deserve credit for crafting such an atmosphere independently of any source material—I found myself …

_A Cure for Wellness_ isn’t a film that will appeal broadly, that's for sure. It’s strikingly, intentionally, and somewhat jarringly unattractive—though there’s an odd beauty to be found in its visuals. The narrative has issues, the runtime is considerable (a full two and a half hours), the pacing is leisurely, some plot threads don’t quite resolve, it isn't as enigmatic or insightful as it seems to believe itself to…

I can’t believe it! It’s two and a half hours of pure nonsense. Easily one of the worst films I’ve seen in ages. There are so many problems with this movie, it’s hard to know where to begin. Let me start with what's positive: clearly a great deal of effort went into the visual aspects of the film. The locations and settings are gorgeous. The 'spa' setting is appropriately disturbing and unsettling. The music is al…

The movie certainly succeeded in creating a palpable atmosphere and mood, but problems with the plot’s contrivances, questionable reasons for characters' actions, illogical scientific elements, and the sheer amount of disbelief required to follow along prevent me from suggesting it. It’s disappointing that they didn’t seek input from a more seasoned or skilled writer prior to production; I believe someone with exp…