Nothing this film attempts to do differently manages to set it free from the curse of zombie sameyness.
About star ratings
My ratings are subjective. I’m not aiming for a perfect ranking of comparative artistic merit, just trying to represent how I feel about stuff. Here’s what they mean:
★★★★★
Personal favorite. I simply love it, warts and all.
★★★★☆
Something special. Highly recommended.
★★★☆☆
Good, but unremarkable. I’ll probably forget about it.