Blimey. I'm absolutely obsessed. (twitches like maniac).

Rating: 10/10 (18 August 2004)

This is a must see. For anybody. It should be available free on the NHS and prescribed to everyone as a rite of passage as soon as they come of age.

OK. So you want to know if this film has flaws. Are there any flaws in this film at all, ever? I'd be lying if I said no, if I said that I did not find at least one second of this film slightly annoying. I was slightly peeved at early appearances from the character of Dr. Railly, but as the film progresses (i promise not to give anything away to unfortunates who have yet to see this beautiful, beautiful film)she givess a more believable, less annoying performance. Perhaps it's just that I grew to like her more as the film progressed, but this is just a nit-picky observation and it wasn't a serious dislike that distracted from the film, I just found her character a bit stuck up. Also, as you may expect from a Gilliam film, you may escape from this film a nervous wreck on the verge of a major heart attack, but MAN! is it Liberating?! (Grits teeth in crazed smile). (screams, monkey-like).
Bruce Willis gives a performance as good as that given in Pulp Fiction, but in no way reminiscent of this, proving that he isn't just some ageing bald guy shouting catchphrases all the time, that he is indeed a talented actor and can 'do art'.
Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt. Hmm. This may possibly be one of those films that proves the talent of actors that have grown to carry tired associations. Yes, we know that Brad Pitt is a very attractive man. We are comfortable with this, and accept that some film makers may exploit this fact to pull audiences. However, we also know, having observed this film (and Fight Club)that he is also a very, very good choice in a serious and seriously good film because he's really good. Not JUST good, like in Interview With The Vampire, which I'm not convinced about because I don't think he suited the role, but really, really great, fantastic, applaudable, surprising, admirable. If you haven't seen this film yet, do. I'm not going to plead, I've seen it. It's you who's going to benefit dramatically from seeing this heaven sent film.
I love it. I hope you do too x.
I'm not crazy, just obsessed. :}