An interesting drama based around the dysfunctional relationship between two seemingly opposite people, played expertly by Steve Buscemi and Sienna Miller. Buscemi plays a journalist who normally deals with war and politics, but tonight he has been asked (much to his dismay) to interview New York's most infamous B-list celebrity, played by Sienna Miller. What follows is an entertaining and unpredictable dialogue-driven 2 piece play focusing on both character's opposite, but, as we learn later, striking similarities revealed to us as they, during the course of the night, tell each other their most intimate secrets regarding each other's pasts.
Buscemi, who also directs the film, keeps the film focused, tight yet surprisingly free and un-claustrophobic considering the majority of the film is shot with close-ups and inside a dimly-lit apartment at night. Acting is terrific and Sienna is on top form, possibly her best performance yet (even though her portrayal of Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl was terrific, she goes one step further here and is completely believable, she could almost be playing herself as her character shares many similarities). Buscemi as always is a pleasure to watch and his trademark neurotic style is more than welcomed. Some of the acting is also ad-libbed here to give it more authenticity as well as show off both actor's expert talents, which works really well.
Overall an entertaining character study with a fair few surprising twists and turns along the way and boasting some fine, convincing performances from both actors. Small and simple but highly fascinating.
Verdict: A Simple but fascinating character study. 7/10
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