I generally really like weird movies that make you think. I loved "Being John Malkovich", "Requiem for a Dream", "Donnie Darko", etc... However, instead of being thought provoking and interesting, this movie just made me nervous.
At first, I was just waiting for something to happen. Granted, the cinematography is excellent, as is the use of lighting and colors. However, the movie takes a while to really take off. Then, it's just one awkward and embarrassing thing after another. Finally, none of the characters or storylines are really developed enough to make you feel for them.
I think that this is one of those movies that will be better with a second viewing, because you know what's going to happen and that everything turns out alright in the end. I just don't know if I can sit through another viewing.
P.S. I rented this movie with the extra DVD of bonus material, which, if it is at all possible, sucks even more than the movie itself. If you happen to love the movie and want to buy the DVD, don't waste your money on the 2 disc special edition.
At first, I was just waiting for something to happen. Granted, the cinematography is excellent, as is the use of lighting and colors. However, the movie takes a while to really take off. Then, it's just one awkward and embarrassing thing after another. Finally, none of the characters or storylines are really developed enough to make you feel for them.
I think that this is one of those movies that will be better with a second viewing, because you know what's going to happen and that everything turns out alright in the end. I just don't know if I can sit through another viewing.
P.S. I rented this movie with the extra DVD of bonus material, which, if it is at all possible, sucks even more than the movie itself. If you happen to love the movie and want to buy the DVD, don't waste your money on the 2 disc special edition.
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