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Please DON'T Spend any money to see this


It's one of the worse movies i've seen in a long time, and i've seen a lot of crap lately.
It's hard to know where to start...
The story is more or less non existant, the actors are way beyond bad (especially corey feldman!) the timing is ridiculously off pace, the fighting scenes look like in an ed wood film, the special effects are completely lame...
Don't get me wrong, i tried to look at this film unbiased, but after 10 minutes i could'nt help asking myself what the hell is wrong with the director.

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For example when corey feldman get's pissed off at one of these agents, there is no motivation for him to do so, no character development for his reaction to be justified.. everything is just so confused and lacking any depth and coherence

I'm sorry i have to bash the director, but if your happy with that kind of acting you have to be lacking the feel for making movies

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did you really saw the same movie as i did?

i thought you were talking about paris hilton and her latest movie.


nice try, actually you talk like a film critic: angry and pointless.

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come on, grow up. this film is a piece of crap. i had to watch it till the end to really believe how crappy it was. i always hoped that there would be some glimpse of talent or a good idea that was well executed but... nope.
it sucks, so don't ever compare it to donnie darko or any lynch flick.

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Personally, I thought it was a completely surreal, and highly original indie film. Good performances, strong direction, great use of sound, and a very original plot.

Both unique and entertaining, I was left very impressed indeed.

But there you go..

As for the OP commenting on the "ed wood" style of fighting, and pacing - I think, you'll find, that's the point - as it adds to the off-kilter nature. Very effectively I may add..

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same here, I loved the originality , of it all ..
the cold humor , the feeling of hysterical madness , and suspense in the style of Hitchcock . what's not to like ?

especially the ending, wow .... cryptic and suspenseful.
the movie is quite a ride.

A true cinematic gem, an istant cult classic, in the making.

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