PrimeWire

Although I have long been a fan of Paul Schrader’s writing (this is the guy that did the script for Taxi Driver and Raging Bull) his directing style is definitely an acquired taste to put it mildly. One of the first movies of his that got my attention was Adam Resurrected (again with Willem Dafoe). As others have pointed out, this is NOT a movie about card playing or card sharks (you want that watch Rounders) but more of an intro-spective journey through the mind of a former military interrogator. The dialogue and acting at times was very stiff, almost awkward. The editing and pace seemed off, maybe by design. The atmospheric soundtrack (no doubt a Scorsese influence ala’ Taxi Driver) had me grinding my teeth most of the movie. Overall, not a pleasant experience, but like I said Schrader is an acquired taste, kind of like Everclear.