Review: There's lots to like in Soderbergh's "Haywire," but nothing particularly memorable
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Film Rating: C+ This review is going to be a short one. I’ve been trying for the past half hour to come up with a well-structured review explaining everything I enjoyed about Steven Soderbergh’s “Haywire,” but try as I might, it’s not a film I can muster up much enthusiasm for, and I’m not entirely sure why. I really do love many of the individual elements of this film, and I had a perfectly good time watching it, but as a whole, “Haywire” just sort of bounced off me, and an hour after leaving the theatre, I’m struggling to come up with anything substantive to say. Soderbergh is a director I always try making time for, because whether or not I enjoy each of his films, they tend to deliver an interesting and worthwhile experience. As a spy thriller infused with Soderbergh’s distinctive directorial voice, “Haywire” is certainly interesting. But it isn’t particularly memorable, the core problem being that amidst the film’s complex plotting, unique aesthetics, and bevy of fine performances, I couldn’t find a single character worth giving a damn about. There’s no entry point, no semblance of human contact, and as much as I love so many different pieces of the film, that lack of connection ultimately left me out in the cold.
Review: There's lots to like in Soderbergh's "Haywire," but nothing particularly memorable
Review: There's lots to like in Soderbergh's…
Review: There's lots to like in Soderbergh's "Haywire," but nothing particularly memorable
Film Rating: C+ This review is going to be a short one. I’ve been trying for the past half hour to come up with a well-structured review explaining everything I enjoyed about Steven Soderbergh’s “Haywire,” but try as I might, it’s not a film I can muster up much enthusiasm for, and I’m not entirely sure why. I really do love many of the individual elements of this film, and I had a perfectly good time watching it, but as a whole, “Haywire” just sort of bounced off me, and an hour after leaving the theatre, I’m struggling to come up with anything substantive to say. Soderbergh is a director I always try making time for, because whether or not I enjoy each of his films, they tend to deliver an interesting and worthwhile experience. As a spy thriller infused with Soderbergh’s distinctive directorial voice, “Haywire” is certainly interesting. But it isn’t particularly memorable, the core problem being that amidst the film’s complex plotting, unique aesthetics, and bevy of fine performances, I couldn’t find a single character worth giving a damn about. There’s no entry point, no semblance of human contact, and as much as I love so many different pieces of the film, that lack of connection ultimately left me out in the cold.