There are elements here that should appeal to my tastes, but ultimately the rhythm didn’t work for me. *Only God Forgives* presents a very bleak and visually intense experience, with the cinematography doing a great job of establishing the atmosphere. Ryan Gosling delivers a performance reminiscent of his role in *Drive*, another Nicolas Winding Refn film from 2011. Kristin Scott Thomas is dependable, although I k…

This film demands attention from its viewers. It’s hard to recommend it widely, though. The visuals are stunning, but the brutality can be difficult to watch. I'd give it an 8 out of 10.

This film is undeniably interesting from an artistic standpoint. The primary reason to watch, in my view, comes down to its visuals, which are truly exceptional. However, after some time, the intensely red and frequently strange imagery starts to feel monotonous. The plot itself is as described in the promotional material; there isn't much more to it than that, serving mainly to connect the director/writer’s artis…