Confessions

Some series offer neat, tidy payoffs week-to-week, making sure to leave viewers satisfied while leaving them with enough plot and/or character movement to satisfy while leaving them eager for the next piece of the bigger picture. Not so with Breaking Bad; it’s impossible to imagine anyone getting to the final moments of “Confessions” and not cursing the television gods for not granting them immediate access to next week’s “Rabid Dog.” This right here is some next-level viewer-directed cruelty of the most effective sort.
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We open with Todd, who’s leaving a message for Walt very faintly outlining the events of last week’s shootout. He goes into a diner and recounts his train-related exploits with Mr. White to his uncle Jack and Jack’s cohort, Kenny. Jack’s various swastika tattoos are clearly visible as he ogles the waitress who brings their …

“Quite entertaining, just unfortunately shallow given the potential of the script and the strength of some of the performances.” Confessions Directed by Testsuya Nakashima Written by Testsuya Nakashima Based on the novel by Kanae Minato Marketers have been quick to compare Confessions with Battle Royale, Love Exposure and other similarly popular genre films to be …