While we can understand the choice to use the city of Limbo as a background for a story where people are trapped with the tumultuous past and their sins, the film constantly challenges the audience’s attention span. Sen is clearly drinking from the film noir tradition of the 40s and 50s, and while we can admire his commitment to the style, there’s not much else going on in Limbo. The dialogue is rough and filled with one-liners, the movie uses old recorded tapes as a tool for exposition, and there are long shots of Travis smoking while staring at the horizon with an empty gaze. Sen is wearing his references on his sleeves as it follows the playbook of noir murder mysteries with a tough detective who doesn’t play by the rules, but still has a keen sense of justice. RELATED: 'Inside' Review: Willem Dafoe Descends into Madness in Unnerving Exploration of Art | Berlinale 2023