First half hour drags, actually the introductory exposition is almost unbearable.  The constant winks at his films are almost charming, but they mostly serve to keep interest the way I used keep from boredom on an interminable road trip by spoting the mile markers whizzing past. The color is also just so flat and dull; let a black be black, sheesh.

Visually quite jarring. I should have seen this earlier in life.

Absolutely the right tone for this story. Would have enjoyed a longer second act, but whatever. Loved the color in this too.

Rushed. Great acting, strong lore. The characters didn’t have enough time to breathe and exist. Honestly I could have watched a Gods and Generals length film and been quite a bit happier.