Just Something Missing for Me...

There's a lot about this film to like; the acting, directing, costumes, era-appropriate atmosphere, superb cinematography. But, somehow, while I admire subtlety and the unspoken, and certainly don't need explicit explanations, I just felt that there was some depth missing, I think in the script, that would have made me feel a little more connected to decisions that were made. Part of it was that it was unclear where they were heading, or what, even vaguely, they planned to do (although there's a swift reference to desiring a farm). I didn't fully feel the horror or embarrassment of her children and husband. I thought the men who hunted them down were great in their determination and expressions.

But, somehow, I just wanted a bit more--not a whole lot, but just something. I think it's the kind of something I felt in "Bonnie and Clyde," a greater emotional impact.

So...not knockin' the film, and I'm really glad I saw it. Just giving my from-the-hip response.