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Honestly a great film.

posted 9 years ago by LordInsect
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It was like a trippy fairy tale meant for adults, amazing cinematography and color palette. Film is a visual medium therefore it doesn't necessarily need to always tell a story, it can be an experience as well. You can get a story out of it, but even if you don't, you can just enjoy the ride. I don't see how this is any different from films like Eraserhead/Lost Highway/Inland Empire or Gummo or Enter the Void or a Kenneth Anger/Ken Russell flick or even one of Kubrick's trippier films which are all considered great. It's an experience, sit back and enjoy.

"Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

[–] Stoshie 9 years ago

Your review is as boring and pointless as the film. I guess that is appropriate, though, isn't it?

[–] LordInsect 9 years ago

no c^:

"Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

[–] Prappa_The_Brappa 9 years ago

Anyone can be snide.

[–] Fornicus 9 years ago

I agree with you. I don't quite get the hate. The film nails the surreal imagery very well. On the other hand, I do find the narrative a bit clunky, which is where I can empathize with the criticism, but ultimately I still felt engaged. It has an odd, hypnotic quality that really kept me interested.

[–] EmmaPopell 8 years ago

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[–] Falconeer 7 years ago

More like a "swim" in a cesspool...This movie is pathetic.

Fabio Testi is GOD

[–] califuneral 8 years ago

When a film this challenging is released, it's destined to polarize.

[–] LordInsect 8 years ago

That's very true.

"Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

[–] OB-1-Irishman 8 years ago

I don't know about it being a "great" film, but like similar movies that portray American poverty and the poorest of the working poor (i.e. Joe, Mud) it does strike a cord. Lost River is about people who are lost/left behind economically while others are doing little better.

[–] FourViolets 7 years ago

I agree!

[–] Falconeer 7 years ago

Oh please. Do NOT compare this wannabe "art-film" piece of excrement to Kubrick, or to such truly fine films like "Enter the Void." You have been tricked by this "imitation" art film; it's wretched on every level...I actually like R. Gosling and I was embarrassed for him while watching this.

Fabio Testi is GOD

[–] FourViolets 7 years ago

Wow. You kinda sound pretentious. Wannabe art film? Was it wanting to be art or was it art? I believe that it's the latter. Also I believe this film is superior to Enter the Void. No its not perfect, but it's beautiful to see and hear and experience.

[–] FourViolets 7 years ago

[–] Falconeer 7 years ago

You think THIS movie is "superior" to "Enter the Void?" Okay. You have a nice day..

Fabio Testi is GOD

[–] Bantam_Storm 7 years ago

For a "boxer", you sure spend a lot of time on internet message boards. Also, do you and your trainer go over a lot of soap opera details?

Men's rights in modern English translates to: "unsuccessful with women" or the Hebrew "cupcake"

[–] Falconeer 7 years ago

So according to YOU; Ryan freaking Gosling is a better director than Gaspar Noe? Thank you for starting my day with a chuckle...I almost hate to burst your bubble of delusion by saying that "Lost River" is a cinematic abortion, and it is the WORST kind of "pretentious." What I mean by "fake art-house" is that it looks like some pretentious film school idiot saw something like "Enter the Void" and did an amateurish imitation of it, hoping to fool people into thinking this was something worthwhile. And from the sound of your post, he succeeded. I like Ryan Gosling on screen; he has a strong screen presence, and he's a handsome guy, (if you can get around the fact that his nose and his jawline were re-shaped by a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon,) but he is about as deep as a rain puddle; as THIS movie proves..

Fabio Testi is GOD

[–] Bantam_Storm 7 years ago

tl;dr *crying intensifies*

Men's rights in modern English translates to: "unsuccessful with women" or the Hebrew "cupcake"

[–] FourViolets 7 years ago

First, this movie is literally NOTHING like Enter The Void.
Second, I just rewarded Enter The Void last night to refresh my memory. It really is incredible and well made. Being as it's director probably has a lot more experience than Gosling, it is a technically better made, sounder film. BUT I was kinda moved by Lost River in a way that I can't explain, but Enter The Void made me feel kinda dirty and I'm not sure I can rewatch it as much as Lost River. (The Neon Demon, Black Swan, Beyond The Black Rainbow, Only God Forgives are some of my favorite films so it's ETV in particular that isn't my favorite experience)

[–] Falconeer 7 years ago

I pretty much agree with all of your opinions other than "Lost River." In fact we have similar tastes; every title you named is also a personal favorite of mine, and i like your screen name nod to "Suspiria" as well. i just could not get into "Lost River" in the same way. Maybe I will give it another chance. As far as "Enter the Void" goes; yes it is an intense and sometimes unpleasant experience, and not a film to revisit often. But it is still an amazing film.

Fabio Testi is GOD