Movie Review: 'Anemone'
'Anemone' is a film that struggles to find its plot, despite its interesting premise.
The movie is directed by Ronan Day-Lewis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, the film's star.
Can an actor receive direction from his son?
This question is put to the test in 'Anemone', which is Ronan Day-Lewis' debut as a director and screenwriter.
- The film is set in England in the eighties.
- Ray Stoker (played by Daniel Day-Lewis) lives a hermit's life in a forest.
- His brother, Jem Stoker (played by Sean Bean), attempts to rekindle their family life by visiting Ray.
The movie is slow-moving, taking 45 minutes to reveal any semblance of a plot, and clocks in at 2 hours long.
Author's summary: 'Anemone' lacks a strong plot despite its intriguing premise.