Holland has a bit of the vibe between a Coen Brothers' dark crime comedy but with a hint of the twisted zaniness of Kidman's work with Gus Van Sant in To Die For. Director Cave, fresh off her cleverly demented Fresh, spins this twisted tale in a way that keeps us balance throughout. She doesn't always keep it going well. There is a lot in the middle which drags a bit. But she commits to the twisted tale of domestic malaise and the darkness underneath that surface.
For most of the film we can't be sure what to believe. Kidman's central character is presented in a way that makes us question whether she is a reliable narrator. Cave builds this narrative to a conclusion that implicates us in all our questioning.
For me the script didn't hold together entirely. There was an interesting tale but occasionally it falters. The ending builds to a fascinating resolution but sometimes it feels like it wasn't entirely earned. So Holland is somewhat of a mixed bag but was is strong is Kidman in her central off-kilter performance.
Holland
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, Jude Hill, Gael García Bernal
Director: Mimi Cave
Writer: Andrew Sodorski
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