Under the Skin (2014)

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

That's an interesting comparison, because Only God Forgives didn't work for me - beautiful to look at and the policeman character (and actor) was fantastic, but, to me, it felt shallow and its attempts at anything deep or symbolic felt silly. However, I can easily see how others would view it in a different way and see the strengths in it so I have no qualm with viewpoints like yours. I suspect that, as you say, this film will get a similar reaction from some.

(But with a lot more "tits!" responses than Only God Forgives )

The comparison was more in the sense that it seems to provoke extreme reactions. It's either 'pretentious shite' or a 'modern masterpiece'. Like them or not, a film that gives those strong reactions usually has something of worth in my opinion. I suppose they are similar in their reliance on building the atmosphere through music and visuals. But Only God Forgives is very open in how you interpret it for yourself, whereas I thought Under the Skin was fairly straightforward.