Wander Darkly

Not to worry. The phoney-baloney sunbeams can't mar the dark magic of what's gone before.

The fluidity of Tamara Meem and Alex O'Flinn's editing here is astonishing, and heavily reminiscent of 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - though director Tara Miele never pushes for the same level of absurdity.

Miller is at the heart of the film; her natural and believable performance touches so many emotions, and makes them all look so real.

An ambitious failure.

What makes you stick with this is the presence of Miller and Luna. They keep us rooting for them even when the film strays too far.

There are some moments when it doesn't quite work, but the casting of the two leads really is what makes it work [overall]. The chemistry between Sienna Miller and Diego Luna is convincing.

Wander Darkly strives from the confusion that creates not only on its characters but on its audience. This drama uses a convoluted premise to reflect about a love story that is profoundly broken.

The result is a touching and meaningful reminiscence on how to get to that light at the end of the tunnel.

A look at grief, memories, and trauma told brilliantly via a dreamlike approach. Anchored by two exceptional lead performances from Luna and Miller.

As the film spins its wheels on the question of what is real and isn't, that gimmicky mystery overwhelms whatever interest Miller generates in her character's plight.