Andre98
10-31-2001, 10:19 PM
I searched posts way back to see if anyone talked about this while it was in the movies. It's in rental now, and when we watched it, I was completely blown away!
If you consider yourself a movie buff in any sense of the word, you have to see this! It stars the dude that played the straight and narrow cop in "L.A. Confidential" ( I am to lazy to go to IMDB.com to look for details.) He plays a man that has lost his short term memory, and the movie's genius is that it does not let you know anymore than he knows as the film progresses. Let me warn you...you can't watch this with kids, or that irritating friend that has no serious interest in movies that dont slap you in the face with the plot. This is something that will seriously test your patience and the way you percieve a story. I was more than halfway through it and still couldnt be half sure what the hell was going on....but at the same time, I was fascinated at how it wouldn't let me relax and know it all, like most movies do. You were right there, as confused as the star, not knowing who to trust. I have to buy it and watch it again, its a definite keeper in my collection. Excellent supporting cast...
But I'm serious...lock the door, take the phone off the hook, and keep the remote handy...you might need to go back over a few minutes in places. But it's best not to, I only did it two or three times...it was driving me nuts! and I loved every moment. Forget about asking questions of any body... the whole point is that you are confused. It must be what it is really like to not be able to make "new memories". You literally can't look away from the screen or you'll miss something important. This is what makes movies exciting. Tell me how you like it...
If you consider yourself a movie buff in any sense of the word, you have to see this! It stars the dude that played the straight and narrow cop in "L.A. Confidential" ( I am to lazy to go to IMDB.com to look for details.) He plays a man that has lost his short term memory, and the movie's genius is that it does not let you know anymore than he knows as the film progresses. Let me warn you...you can't watch this with kids, or that irritating friend that has no serious interest in movies that dont slap you in the face with the plot. This is something that will seriously test your patience and the way you percieve a story. I was more than halfway through it and still couldnt be half sure what the hell was going on....but at the same time, I was fascinated at how it wouldn't let me relax and know it all, like most movies do. You were right there, as confused as the star, not knowing who to trust. I have to buy it and watch it again, its a definite keeper in my collection. Excellent supporting cast...
But I'm serious...lock the door, take the phone off the hook, and keep the remote handy...you might need to go back over a few minutes in places. But it's best not to, I only did it two or three times...it was driving me nuts! and I loved every moment. Forget about asking questions of any body... the whole point is that you are confused. It must be what it is really like to not be able to make "new memories". You literally can't look away from the screen or you'll miss something important. This is what makes movies exciting. Tell me how you like it...