It is clear the Safdie Brothers get better and better after each of their films. I felt the same thing about this film as I did with DADDY LONGLEGS. It feels very mumblecorey and of the era it was made. The pacing was slow and I really didn’t care about the characters. It feels like nothing changes, which is supposed to be the point. It’s definitely telling that not only was this originally a short film, but it was also originally made to showcase handbags. A kleptomaniac is an interesting character and the real saving grace for the film is Eleonore Hendricks as the lead. She is so adorable and spontaneous. Her scenes with Josh Sadfie are also lovely and felt similar to the warm moments in DADDY LONGLEGS.
