Opinion Divided

It seems opinion is very divided over this movie. I must admit my main disappointment comes from the fact that being a peccadillo release, I was expecting a much stronger gay element to the film than was actually in it. Having watched the trailer, I have spent months waiting for the DVD release date (which seemed to change on a weekly basis) so I was as surprised as anyone when it arrived today, as I was expecting an October 6th release according to my last message from Amazon. So having finally got to watch this film after so much anticipation I was hugely disappointed. I get that there was supposed to be a haunting element to the movie but I just found it long, slow and boring. The acting was good and the scenery was too but, apart from Clement, the characters were completely unsympathetic and I found it really hard to connect with or feel anything for their situation. Alex Lawther did a good job in making Elliot likeable overall but there were times when he too became annoying. I must admit it was marginally better before the dad arrived. After that I just wanted it to end, quickly. I think this is another of those movies where all the best bits are in the trailer. Real waste of time, I really wouldn't bother.