The cinematography is just great. Every scene is beautifully created and shot. Fantastic job on the camerawork and the lighting is stunning.

The scene in the boat where the girl is singing, was my absolute favorite. Perfect in every way!

Also Robert Mitchum delivers a solid performance.

Brilliant. Robert Michum oozes evil and the soundtrack is hauntingly sinister.

Well, I just watched it, loved the cinematography, but didn't see why anyone would like the story and the acting (except for Robert Mitchum's, which was great). So I read a few reviews, and I stumbled upon Ebert's review, in which he stated you should regard this movie as a kind of a nightmare, not as an attempt to represent a realistic, existing world.

An interesting point of view, which makes the plot much more agreeable. So, for now: 7/10, but I should watch again to make sure.