First, I’m just going to get this out on the table: The French are insane and I love them for it.

To be perfectly honest I had always been drawn to this film because of its awesome cover. It wasn’t until later that I discovered how critically acclaimed the film actually was.

French films are always very eccentric, so I expected no less from this one. It is a science fiction, fairy tale, love story hybrid. If you dislike whimsy in your films then this is certainly not for you. Without the film’s surreal nature, there would be nothing to it.

The set and costume design are amazing. It must have taken many creative minds to create such a unique world. That is one of the things the film does best: Puts you within this odd and certainly singular dimension.

The characters are both lovable and grotesque. It is difficult to describe the type of pull this film possesses, but it undoubtedly captures your heart as you watch it.

Kubrick being my favorite director, I was anxious to sink my teeth into his closing work.

Though I had gathered that the movie was quite sexual, the sheer amount of nudity and sex scenes took me by surprise. It was the greater part of the film. However, it was crafted cleverly. Despite the sex, the vulgarity, and the orgies, it still managed to be sophisticated.

I found the ending quite blunt and thus appropriate, but I wasn’t sure if it satisfied all the suspense that had been built up. I was really hoping for a finale throughout the film and I never quite got it. It leaves you wondering whether the film really had a point or not. I have devised that its purpose was simply to show a unique instance of sexual deviancy and jealousy.

The pan shots were beautiful. The film’s cinematographer, along with plenty of Kubrick’s intervention I’m sure, turned this film into a piece of art. It was too bad that the horrid editing distracted from the visuals. I was disappointed by the cuts. The shoddy editing disrupted the fluidity of the film and wrenched me out of the story several times.

The music left me enthralled, especially during the mansion scenes. I wonder, is there a soundtrack for this movie? I can only assume there is.

Overall, this film did not thrill me as I had expected it to. I was disappointed, but it certainly was not a bad film.

I both loved and hated this movie at the same time. The point of view they gave the audience on the election was quite enlightening.

It conveyed the chaos and exhaustion of the election perfectly. I felt as though I had run a mental marathon when the credits rolled.

The acting was spectacular. Particularly Kevin Spacey who was, as usual, a stellar vision of his character.

However, as much as I loved the film, I hated it for bringing back all the memories of the 2000 election. The idiocy, the corruption, and the pain of knowing all those mistakes will be made again.

I have to give them props, it was not another zombie disease movie.

I have an appreciation for horror films done with a hand-held camera, it really pulls the viewer into the story but truthfully I believe that the creators of this film were attempting to ride off the success of Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project.

The only reason this film scared me is because I am easily startled but most of the movie consisted of cheap jumping out of the dark tricks.

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There are a few scenes (when the camera man beats one of the rabid people with the camera) that are absolutely hysterical. And my top complaint: Do not give your ending away in the promo. It pisses everyone off.

There is no way I’m going to get through this. Henry James’ syntax seemed to be switched around, to the point where I have to spend way to many seconds trying to figure out what each sentence is trying to say. Perhaps I am simply not patient enough to consume this right now. I normally am a fan of Victorian literature, but this one just isn’t for me…at least not now. Maybe I will attempt to read this at some other point.

This movie depicted a web of relationships and pessimistic introspection that makes us face the dark side of being social creatures.

The acting in this film is outstanding. If it hadn’t been good it would have failed miserably. Though it meanders quite a bit, the characters are engaging enough to keep you watching.

I highly reccomend this film as an examination of impressive relationship portrayals on screen.

Considering the casting, you would think that this movie would have turned out decently. Instead, it ended up being a circus of corny cliches and bad one-liners.

However, no matter how horrible the script and contrived the acting, I have to give it props for entertaining me for two hours and putting an interesting twist on the situation. At least I never saw it coming. Maybe it was just me.

I don’t question Halle’s acting abilities, I do however, question her ability to select the movies she will perform in.

Faustus’ situation in the play is relatable to almost everyone, both religious and non-religious alike. Great writing, in the Elizabethian tradition, though difficult to read. I see why this is a classic.

Now to write a paper on how Faustus fits the archetype of an overeacher. Fun!

But finally one with good acting! Ledger’s performance left me quite saddened. He died at his peak. I want to see what else he might have been able to do after this!

All the characters seemed very well developed, and though there were a lot of things going on they still managed to put it in a senseical order.

I hope Hollywood keeps up this new tradition of comic book movies with good acting. Iron Man and The Dark Knight are my shining becons of hope.

I enjoyed the take on the Maori tribe. I never knew about them and learning about some of their history and culture through this movie was quite nice.

For a family film it dealt with some very deep-seeded and serious issues. The main character was unfortunate enough to feel unwanted and unloved, and though she triumphed in the end it took lots of leaps and bounds to get there. It might be a little heavy for a child, but maybe they need to learn that some people are bad off early.

It was beautifully filmed. Kudos to the director of photography.