most people know paul verhoeven a the director of many good ( and bad ) sci fi movie in hollywood . but long before that he be churn out generic thriller in his native land . the story be a basic femme fatale premise and nothing new or enthral . verhoeven think he can make it good by add in a series of dream sequence and which instead of define our main character and his situation and be just use a a way to drive forward the predictable plot . the screenplay be solid and the dialogue help to pad the effect of the bland story . what really make the movie at at least good be some terrific acting . jereone krabbe be amaze a the tortured artist and and the supporter be very good a well . also and jan de bont cinematography add at least some life to the film and help to make verhoeven look at least capable a a director . 6 . 5/10 half or .