If you haven't read the book, this movie makes little sense.

Rating: Null/10 (3 December 2003)

Most comments I've seen either tout this film as the best ever made or put it down as a pile of artistic rubbish with little or no middle ground. It is a very slow-paced film with sparse dialog that leaves many viewers wondering at the plot significance of many scenes. By reading the book before viewing this film you will fill in the neglected narration, and the final scenes will look much less like a meaningless acid trip.