It had potential, and a seemingly unlimited budget, but it was a mixed experience. On the plus side, the twists were mostly interesting and the repeat shots with added context were clever enough. However, once the predictable resolution starts, it drags on for a while with nothing new to be learned.

A modern setting with old world intrigue requires a lot of convenient plot coincidences or the mystery would unravel immediately thanks to tech and the given noteriety of the characters. We can get past that, but we learn almost everything in this mystery via accidental eavesdropping. That feels cheap and makes the detective more like a sidekick while clues plop into place.

Every actor has some well and poorly acted moments--likely, a result of direction. Apart from a few lines, dialog is forgettable so everyone is pretty one-dimensional. Camera work is often trying too hard without narrative purpose. There's a hint of parody but it's not funny. It breaks immersion with a sloppy topical touches which will be dated in a couple years. Worst of all, the more I think about the details of the mystery at hand and the provided motivations and backstory, the more issues arise, and the less I believe any of it.

I desperately want more of these types of movies, but they got to be smarter. We need more attention on story with rich details, real people behind the surreal personalities, and a strong grasp of the genre.