Beautifully flawed

Rating: 8/10 (19 February 2008)

Watching this film was an exhilarating experience. Not only was it consistently unpredictable, but it was one of those rare films that succeeds by wearing its heart on its sleeve, flaws and all. Were parts of it contrived? Definitely. Was it sometimes disjointed and poorly edited? Absolutely. Did I embrace it in spite of all this? Completely. Watching this film it is obvious that this was a labor of love by all concerned.There is a profound sense of joy abundant in this film; as if the actors, directors, set designers etc. were infused with a totality of inspiration. It would be easy to find fault with this movie. Yet it rises above all the flaws to emerge as a completely unique and engrossing cinematic treasure. In this way it reminds me of "Apocalypse Now", another film in which the glaring blemishes, born of inspiration,only serve to contribute to the sense of uniqueness and wonder at the effectiveness of the finished work of art. Immerse yourself in this film and you will be rewarded.