08/06/2018 Glad it's over. A mish mash bunch of unconnected segments. Rave reviews? Why? Mundane entertainment that fails.

We need movies like this.It really surprised me. The story is a clash of fresh wacky adventures that maybe happened to someone sometime, and a bunch of naff stereotypes borrowed from other movies. The first couple of scenes are jarring. You might need to watch the first ten minutes twice. However once this strange tone is set, the story is consistent. It doesn't deviate from this mode. The story doesn't fall down at any point.Highly recommended.

I feel the film is a well timed artistic pop film, which unfortunately seems misunderstood by reviewers and film critics.Visually, the cinematography throughout is tastefully reflective of the modern trend towards 'neo-nostalgia'. Without delving into too much detail - It depicts an image of modern Europe through the eyes of someone perhaps raised on the stereotypical gritty organised crime and espionage thrillers coming out of Eastern Europe, whilst simultaneously remaining narratively (and at the very least aesthetically), realistic to a romanticised modern day Romania. Between the lingering shots of Shia Labeouf's physique & his NIKE trainers the film also donates a graceful amount of screen-time to the architecture and cultural ambiance of the city.It boldly, and occasionally voyeuristically, fuses the whimsical nature of the rom-com with hints of perversely disturbing cinematic ultraviolence. Indeed this film is a "wildly eccentric love story/thriller" but it is arguably VERY clear that it is also a comedy. Perhaps even further, it could be debated as a modern farce - wherein the player's anticipated demise only accentuates the life-affirming nature of the film. The caricatured presentation of the characters (the soul-searching American, the passionately independent European woman, the aggressively determined European man and the happy-go-lucky British boys) are a tongue in cheek reflection of modern cinema and its stereotypes. Personally I found the characters a refreshing in their satirical mockery of widely held prejudices yet I felt the narrative cocoons them in a wholly plausible moment in time. Though I could waste further time detailing the stylistically emotional elements of contemplative reflection pertaining to Charlie's numerous 'interactions' with the dead - I suppose I will simply agree with this statement from the GUARDIAN:"This is a weird and self-indulgent affair that is easy to mock but that, just occasionally, captures the romantic feel of the equally pretentious but magical Leos Carax films of the late 1980s."and add only that - yes, this film may not be wholly original, but if you're a romantic with a heart which beats at its maximum for love - then you damned better waste 1hr 52m on this this film.Thanks!

This movie is not as appreciated as it should be. It's a unique, beautiful film that kept me entertained throughout, making me curious as to what would happen next. The dialogue included things you wanted to listen to. Shia was amazing in this--nailed every part. I know what people usually think of him as, but he pulled this whole film together. The soundtrack to this movie just created a better feel to it. It's an awesome soundtrack which also introduced me to some new music. This movie needs to be on your watch list! Definitely one of my all time favorites, it really takes you on an adventure. I never write reviews on films, but I wanted to for this one because it is totally worth it!