There are moments in this film that I really liked, but overall it feels pointless and confused. It pulls its punches and doesn't go far enough to even be satisfying on a gratuitously depraved level.
The Huge problem for me with this film is Nick Jonas. From the beginning he stands out as being a significantly inferior actor here and the film really suffers for it. The film really depends on him being able to successfully sell his relationship with his brother and I just wasn't buying it. You could tell he was playing a part and it didn't feel natural. With his model looks and posing he didn't even fit in physically. He singlehandedly ruined the movie.
I actually think Ben Schnetzer did a pretty commendable job with his role. I believed his journey, character, vulnerability and emotion. He was definitely the best part of this film. It's such a shame he got given a wooden Nick Jonas to work with. There was no chemistry between the two as actors. I feel bad for Ben here because he really did well.
James Franco's cameo is just awkward and perhaps unnecessary. I think I actually cringed when he showed up on screen.
Overall it was an unsatisfying viewing experience.
The Huge problem for me with this film is Nick Jonas. From the beginning he stands out as being a significantly inferior actor here and the film really suffers for it. The film really depends on him being able to successfully sell his relationship with his brother and I just wasn't buying it. You could tell he was playing a part and it didn't feel natural. With his model looks and posing he didn't even fit in physically. He singlehandedly ruined the movie.
I actually think Ben Schnetzer did a pretty commendable job with his role. I believed his journey, character, vulnerability and emotion. He was definitely the best part of this film. It's such a shame he got given a wooden Nick Jonas to work with. There was no chemistry between the two as actors. I feel bad for Ben here because he really did well.
James Franco's cameo is just awkward and perhaps unnecessary. I think I actually cringed when he showed up on screen.
Overall it was an unsatisfying viewing experience.