Well, I didn't know quite what to expect. I don't consider this to be a remarkable movie, but it's really fairly good. It's directed by Terrence Malick, who I've never seen any work of. It's well shot, and the script is fairly interesting, especially given the laid-back pace, and a remarkable lack of the story going anywhere.
I've been into serial killers for some time. Their stories are invariably interesting. The things that motivate them to kill have a wide variance, between obvious motivations, or something that just makes them do it. In this case, Kit's motivation is a little strange. I think it's just that he feels like he's stuck in a dead-end, and the only good thing in his life was his girlfriend. When her father stands in their way, he feels obligated to protect himself. All of the murders that follow seem to be a result of that initial choice. Plus, he feels like he has defined himself into a role.
Holly is an interesting variation. She's not exactly an accomplice. She seems remarkably detached from his actions. Maybe a little annoyed at them. She's friendly. While her narration indicates that she's very attracted to Kit, we don't see much evidence of that. Perhaps she's just drawn to him irresistibly.
By the end, Kit and Holly seem to have separated, but it doesn't seem to bother either of them. Their relationship had just reached a natural end?
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