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A fun film to watch! Great acting and plot moves along with twists and turns. Wanda is caught between in fighting family members and her own family over what to do with her unexpected new born. Even the ending is unexpected.

Incredible cinematography overshadows mediocre story. Two grisled guys yelling at each other for 2 hours and not sure why. Couldn't figure out why they hated each other. You would think they would try to get along in that situation. The acting was very powerful, bordering on overacting, but the script was too wordy and their accents so strong that it was hard to follow. Pattinson's character was Canadian but near the end he sounded more like a New Yorker. Visually mesmerizing but plot was flat so hard to buy into the characters. Didn't really care for either of them. Humour fell flat. So a mixed bag at best.

Just saw this film at the VIFF. The opening scene is worth the price of admission and the fast-paced dialogue had me engaged throughout the film. Lots of witty lines and funny gags had the audience laughing. The acting was superb, especially Margot, who had to play her real life role as the director's girl friend and her acting role as Victor's wife in the past. Victor also was excellent playing the down and out jilted husband seeking connection to his past. Overall the tight script and flawless acting makes it one of my favourite movies of the year.

I had high hopes for this movie and there were a few funny moments, especially when the manager talks about the rivalries between the departments. Otherwise the dialogue is very slow with lots of dead space between sentences. Couldn't believe how the woman could have been attracted to such an underwhelming guy. It was clear he had some mental issues but despite this, couldn't see how they could have had any chemistry. The setting was very bleak, as they spent 90% of their time in the warehouse/store. Also felt it was strange when he followed her to her home-quite creepy. Also too long at over 2 hours. Could have been cut by an hour. Take a pass on this one.

Slow moving and dense, yet always riveting. The main actor is excellent, never wavering in his intensity. You feel as if you are actually in the truck driving through war-torn Serbia. The scenery is dark and sparse, which fits with the storyline. The viewer waits the whole movie to find out his cargo and it is revealed in a very subtle but powerful manner. Worth watching if only to feel the effects of war.