An under-the-radar masterpiece
This film is just what I look for in a drama. Honestly, a movie hasn't facinated this much since I saw Mad Cowgirl or Beautiful Sunshine of a Spotless Mind. It's a trippy, maudlin film, populated with blase, over-medicated youth.
The acting and characterization are superb at evoking emotion and sparking the viewer's interest. At no point was I bored or doubting the character's actions. The direction is also unappoligetically experimental and exotic; the black and white scenes are utilized to denote a sense of glamor that I didn't think was possible. I've never seen cinematography done that way and to such good effect. There's also a lot of (black?) humor that adds a welcome touch to the unique storyline.
Part of what I think a lot of people are missing about this movie is that this is really a drama. Not an action flict. Not a "suspense mystery." Don't listen to people who put this film down, because it's likely they don't care for experimental directing or the...
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