Snake Eyes

Dressed to Kill has a perfect blend of De Palma story with De Palma style, where each is equally in the service of the other

De Palma has relied on expressionist imagery and self-reflexivity for most of his career, so why is it a problem with Snake Eyes? Were critics expecting a different sort of experience because of the genre? Either way, the issue seems worth delving into, if only to unpack false notions of the film being a waste of time.