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The first two thirds just suck you in


Yeah some say the visuals are heavy handed and that the narration is intrusive, but I find the beginning and middle so captivating. Although I'm glad (SPOILERS!!!) it mostly works out for everyone except for Roseanne's Dad, I just think the movie loses so much steam after his murder and especially the last 15minutes. Other than that, I've always loved this one. I wish the director would made more dreamy *beep* like this. It's a shame too considering he went into horror, because the cinematography and editing he dictated for this film would work so well for horror/thriller types. Also, I love this movie's soundtrack too.

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I honestly felt it didn't lose much steam until about 3/4 in, but the ending redeems itself. I found myself engaged overall.

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Saw it tonight..Pretty good

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