You're Left Confused...but Satisfied

Rating: 10/10 (9 September 2013)

This is definitely a film that you come back to watch again for two reasons: 1) You're not immediately sure you understood what happened, and 2) You are left feeling mentally/philosophically engaged.
To be straight, you should know going into this film that you should have an eye for subtleties and symbolism, and above all, an open mind. From the onset, you can tell that the director is not going to attempt to appeal to the audience with fast paced action, explosions, etc. but rather with direct mental stimulation. You watch this film with a similar manner to that of an obscure yet significant painting, because the themes that are presented to you feel epic, and they are left open for interpretation; the lack of dialogue in favor of eerie music helps.
However, even through all of the confusion, and tense mood, you also know you are watching something beautiful. With a few minor exceptions, the screenplay feels like it is consistently appealing to the eye in a simple nature. And when it does change into more flashy and complex imagery, your eyes seem to welcome it.
I wouldn't say it is in my personal favorite films, but either way I am still thinking about it weeks after having watched it