In other words, Darling looks great but gives audiences very little to process. Anybody who has been schooled in these films can clearly see that Keating's effort is really just a modern, pimped-out mashup, but with a pretentious, student film-like execution that lacks vision and a genuine exploration into the pathology of its lead character. However, the overall end product is lacking in many crucial areas for me, particularly its narrative trajectory and plot, which borrow heavily (I use that word kindly) from early Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy", among other films in the "female losing grip on reality" subgenre. It's undeniable that Keating and company know their craft pretty well, and that has to be applauded. His shot compositions of New York City even rival Woody Allen's famous, yet overrated opening of "Manhattan. For starters, it is visually stunning: the lighting, set design and black and white cinematography (while imitative) are truly impressive. Right off the bat, Mickey Keating's latest film Darling shows real promise.
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