Snake Eyes (1998)★ 6.5/10

so many split diopter shots. so sexy

The aerial shots and visual transitions are impressively executed, yet the character development feels thin. Nicolas Cage’s morally ambiguous protagonist isn’t clearly defined, and the plot lacks sufficient complexity. That said, the cinematography deserves praise—especially the overhead shot when the female lead hides in the room, which builds both atmosphere and tension.

For a film released in 1998, the camera work remains striking, particularly its frequent use of long takes. The narrative structure unfolds through multiple characters revisiting the same event, gradually revealing new clues and pulling the viewer deeper into the story.

Una trama flaca por genérica, pero sostenida por una estructura que evoca el juego de perspectivas de Rashomon. También —no es sorpresa en De Palma— una sombra hitchcockiana estética y temática se posa en cada plano: surge la preocupación esencial sobre el acto de mirar