A waterfall of imagination or a work of art? probably both!

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2013)

I watched this movie a few days ago and I've now had some time to reflect on it. When I came out of the movie I wasn't sure if I'd watched a waterfall of pure imagination or a work of art. I'm now sure that it was both! Yes, this is a movie which will demand something from the spectators: we're asked to keep the parallel stories in our minds and then return to them as though they were tabs in our web-browser, and they all move forward, and yes, they are connected -although this is not immediately obvious, of course-. But, to be honest, this is very little to ask from us when we get so much in return! This is a movie with really outstanding acting. I've never been too fond of Hanks, but I was so impressed with the versatility and class of his performance that I think I've changed my mind completely about him!. I also think that Halle Berry was a brilliant choice also. This is also a movie with beauty strokes all over the place, the scenery, the photograph, the love between some of the characters... all wrapped up in a story that will keep you thinking long after you watch it, a story that will knock on some doors in your mind that you didn't think were there, and... maybe it's about time you opened them. Don't be deceived by the box office results in the US: the movie has made made +124 million worldwide (as of March 6, 2013). It's a pity that this movie didn't get the promotion it deserved. From a selfish perspective, that's just as well, for delicacies are better appreciated when the theater isn't full. ;)