Moonlighting

Gripping story of hanging on by the skin of your teeth when you're up to your neck in a mundane yet harrowing ordeal... in a world that doesn't give a flying one. Irons is outstanding, but you probably could have guessed that sight unseen

Despite its subject matter, Moonlighting doesn't strain to be social or political commentary, or even an intricate euro-drama. It seems to aim for something more basic: the atmosphere of constant dread seems to take precedence. At the core of the film is Jeremy Irons' suffocating paranoia, his authentically stressed, nervous portrayal of a man endangered and overburdened by responsibility. Even as the film provokes other thoughts and emotions, all is sucked into this black hole.

I appreciated it in theory more in execution. I like the confessional tone. This is the second film I’ve seen from this director - I appreciate his interest in subjectivity. However, I felt the voiceover was overused at times and I’d have appreciated a bit more exploration of theme/subject. A bit too slight. Perhaps it will grow on me, but I fear it’s overall a bit too forgettable to do so.

A masterfully produced and directed drama, undercut with an unexpectedly dry, droll sense of humour, spotlights Irons in one of his best, most desperate performances. Supporting cast of mostly unknowns are equally fine, and the multitude of interpretations of its deceptively simple story (both particular and universal) make for an enthralling, gripping experience.

Very good.

A tense buildup that threatens to derail at various points but always stays on track, held together by strong direction and an excellent performance from Irons.

I wanted to like this more - I love Jerzy Skolimowski's films - but it left me a bit cold. I think I just couldn't buy Jeremy Irons as a Polish builder.

Very well made and surprisingly funny; has more thievery going on than most heist films. The story is relatively simple, but I was totally absorbed by it.

Jeremy Irons delivers a standout performance in this allegorical tale of State building. The ending is rushed, but there are great moments of paranoia in Moonlighting, and great moments of humor as well.