Stunning!

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2000)

If this is Mendes first shot at film directing I am scared of how good he will be once he cuts his teeth! This is the most visually stunning film that I have seen for a long time. The attention to detail is phenomenal. The use of the colour red for the roses and the door, Benning grey dress being gun metal grey, the sparse sets. I could go on. The script is witty, thought provoking and at times intensely moving. The performances, well you know what I am going to say, are outstanding. I didn't think Kevin Spacey could top his work in "The Usual Suspects", but I really think he has. We are most definitely not worthy. An intelligent movie for an intelligent audience. There's a novelty. I don't think I'll see better this year.