I went into this film with real excitement, hoping for a movie steeped in a dark atmosphere. I’d heard so many positive things about "Don't Look Now," and the plot, settings, and characters seemed intriguing enough to warrant giving it a chance and expecting something truly special. I realize that people who enjoy this film will likely find my disappointment baffling, but I prefer to express my honest opinion, even if it’s unpopular. The biggest reason "Don't Look Now" fell short for me was the number of scenes that felt like they were designed to lull you to sleep. I’ve seen plenty of horror movies that use silence and symbolism to build a story, but here, I felt overwhelmed by what seemed like an excessive amount of unnecessary sequences and images that ultimately led nowhere. It seemed to me that Nicolas Roeg was trying to confuse the audience with manipulative tactics, filling in gaps just to extend the film’s length and make it appear more visually interesting. Instead of feeling intrigued, however, I felt patronized and shortchanged. The same story could have been told with meaningful symbolism without bombarding viewers with tedious and pointless situations. While I appreciate ambiguity in horror films when it contributes to a sinister atmosphere, here it just felt like an insult—a series of puzzling details that amounted to nothing and left me questioning my own understanding. It reminded me of Lucio Fulci’s films, which are often criticized for their nonsensical scenes; however, even in his movies, those perplexing elements seem to contribute to the overall sense of dread. Ultimately, what bothers me most about "Don't Look Now" is its offensive and condescending ambiguity that serves no purpose whatsoever. It’s a shame this film tries to trick the audience with so many pointless diversions because the story itself isn’t bad, and the characters are visually striking enough to potentially create a genuinely frightening horror movie. The locations were probably one of the most appealing aspects of "Don't Look Now," and likely the main reason I stuck with it until the end. I’m certainly not someone who expects a sudden revelation at the conclusion of a film, but I don’t like feeling as though I’ve been made a fool after watching something. I expect this comment will be marked as unhelpful by people who defend the movie and think I simply missed the point, but that's fine; I can accept that. (My five-star rating is mostly due to the locations and a few unsettling moments that made the experience bearable.)
On September 26, 2026
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