Doing her best to reveal the truth behind the death of her husband, Claire does her best to find the truth. She does not trust the police investigation and begins her own investigation on the case.
If the viewer is expecting a mystery he will be disappointed. This is a story of a woman who has lost her husband and what her uncertainty does to her.
Robinson and Howell know how to create an atmosphere of expectation; they succeed in outlining an elliptical and murky story and establishing a sense of vague unease. Perhaps their next film will give us more to go on.
Ms. Robinson and Ms. Howell have kitted out their movie handsomely, but there's not enough story here or enough anything else, namely a persuasive psychological portrait of Claire, to make up for that lack.
Howell and Robinson are certainly savvy when it comes to tackling big, emotional ideas with a light touch, but that doesn't always translate to gripping entertainment. Claire in Slow Motion might be a more fitting title.
With their second success, Howell & Robinson continue to treat mainstream log-lines with unique emotional and intellectual tenderness, offering a fresh take on our inherent need for closure.
