I watched the whole series so, in my book, that means its worth at least 5*. Im giving it 6 because the story was really quite interesting, I just think the jump from great screen play to film didnt pan out as well as it could. A lot of people are giving low stars because of their expectation this should be a thriller, but its really a character study. Thus the slow pace, setting each mood - which could have been done more effectively because I do agree it felt more like bad pacing at times. People who didnt like the dialog at the end had missed the point of the film.
Im torn between leaving it at that and explaining for those who were unable to follow the film. But if they could not wrap their head around it on film, my explaining might be even less useful.
I think I might have a leg up on some since I did study psychology, but I dont think its really that out of reach for the majority. I think a lot of reviewers are just here to give accolaids to Jenna, and watching a film just because of an actor doesn't mean you will understand the story. All actors did a great job with what they were given. However, the music left a lot to be desired - a little variety would have been more meaningful whereas this same songstress (?) over and over made me ff a few times.
What it is not: this is not mail baching (mispelling to avoid driggering the auto bot). It always surprises me when men see a film about an arrogant dangerous man and think that revealing his shortcomings is baching. If they identify with Will, I would say they have some issues with understanding how normal men act.
Also just want to point out, while I do tire of the qay theme in so many modern shows, here it actually goes well because its not unusual for a strait person to be pursued by someone qay and mistake it for friendship, especially someone lonely and socially maladapted as Liv.
I also got really fed up with hearing the name so frequently - Liv. Please dont write a screen play forcing the partner to repeatedly say the mates name 5 x in every scene; or if you do please make it an actual name rather than an adjective. Imagine a film where someone's nicname is Jump or Duck. Very confusing and annoying.
Many complain that, despite the title, the film only took place in the wilderness for a short time. I would suggest being more open minded to what the title is trying to tell you. This goes for any film but in this instance I think the title is identifying how lost this couple was in life and was just an ironic title.
For me, this was a solid story that could have been done better but still worth the watch.
