The Thirteenth Floor
Noirish meeting of elements of DARK CITY and THE MATRIX isn’t as visionary as those two films, and has an easily guessable “twist” if you’re even halfway paying attention, but Rusnak’s handling of the different time periods is first rate, balancing an authentically hyper-real vision of the 1930s without ever feeling strained or spoofy. Fine performances by a well-chosen cast help – Bierko is doggedly bland as the role requires, but colouring by supporting players Haysbert, Mueller-Stahl and a galvanising Mol work a treat (only D’Onofrio seems too big a personality for his role).
Mini Review: Noirish meeting of elements of DARK CITY and THE MATRIX isn’t as visionary as those two films, and has an easily guessable “twist” if you’re even halfway paying attention, but Rusnak’s handling of the different time periods is first rate, balancing an authentically hyper-real vision of the 1930s without ever feeling strained or spoofy. Fine performances by a well-chosen cast help – Bierko is doggedly bland as the role requires, but colouring by supporting players Haysbert, Mueller-St