| In the midst of all the flash there are two amazingly iconic lead perfs and a shockingly cynical, dryly served final twist. |
| The non-professional cast delivers relaxed, modern perfs, though occasional post-production dubbing is a distraction. |
| The excesses of the story are reined in by intelligent treatment, with thoughtful perfs, fine period atmospherics and a well-achieved sense of dread. |
