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Luminous, Devastating, Mesmirizing

posted 14 years ago by film_ophile
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I hope you will take a look at the short perfect review by Joshua Dysart, currently the second review seen above. In just a few sentences, he says it all.

In my 45 years of film fanaticism, I have rarely felt this affected by a film.
The Conformist, when I was 19. Sophie's Choice. Amores Perros.Memento. Magnolia. A totally absorbing piece of art. Barely able to get up out of my chair.

Some vocal naysayers on IMDB which really surprises me, mostly because I can't figure out what would draw them to see this film in the first place. The professional film critics seem to react very positively, which is great.Perhaps this is one of those artistic experiences that most people either love or hate, with few shade of grey.

btw, if you do not like this film, please go play on the other threads where you will be with likeminded viewers.Let a positive thread be for the positive viewers. Thanks.

The way to have what we want
Is to share what we have.

[–] prb1966 13 years ago

I agree, I thought this film was a wonderful piece of cinema. Some of the UK critics were a bit sniffy about it so I went in not expecting much, especially since I hadn't come across this director before, but I was spellbound right from the opening. It really is a beautiful film, with some of the best use of sound, music and editing together that I've seen in a while. I'm surprised this played out of competition at Venice since it should have won. Bravo to all involved and I'm expecting great things from this director in the future.

[–] peter-schramm 13 years ago

I whole heartedly agree with you, and with prb1966 (above).

The vocal naysayers just don't get it, but there's plenty of people who do and if you're one of them then you're a cut above the rest in my opinion.

I can understand if people don't sympathise with the rich elite in the film but for me its the message about love\individual that stands out.