Key Insights
Why does Ewan McGregor's character use a combination camera/sniper rifle for surveillance?
He wants to be an assassin but is just an audio guy.
Why does Ewan McGregor's character follow Ashley Judd for years?
He is obsessed with her and falls in love through surveillance.
Why does Ashley Judd's character kill men in the movie?
She seems to kill men who are threatening or abusive, possibly in self-defense.
Why does the movie include so many snow globes?
Ewan McGregor's character collects them for his unseen daughter.
Why does the movie feel disjointed and hard to follow?
It lacks clear character motivations and coherent plot progression.
Why does the movie include astrology as a theme?
Ashley Judd's character is a Pisces, mentioned in every scene, though it doesn't help understand her.
Why does Ewan McGregor's character not find his daughter despite his skills?
The movie doesn't provide a clear reason, leaving it unexplained.
Why does the movie not have much sex or violence despite being an erotic thriller?
It focuses on the creepy, in-between aspects rather than titillating content.
Why does the movie include a ghost daughter hallucination?
It adds to the character's obsession and grief, though it becomes less relevant in the third act.
Why does the movie feel like it exists in a different time?
It uses outdated technology and settings, making it feel anachronistic.
Chapters
The hosts discuss their initial confusion about the movie's plot, which involves Ewan McGregor's character following Ashley Judd's character, who is supposedly a serial killer.
- Ewan McGregor's character is obsessed with Ashley Judd's character.
- The movie's plot is confusing and lacks clear explanations.
- Ashley Judd's character is referred to as a serial killer, but her motivations are unclear.
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