Monumentally Enthralling

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2016)

This movie is a total gem - I feel exhilarated by the happenstance that crossed our paths. I had no knowledge of the book...just saw the trailer a few years ago. Walmart had this DVD in a bin for $3.47. What a price for such a film! One of the best movies of my adulthood. I have to say most movies in my top 10 of all time come from indescribable moments of wonder, mystique, and amusement of genius emanating from the collaboration of forces to produce the work.
This movie is a masterpiece in every way. I love everything about this movie. From the variety of tone, genre, time, and even the underlying theme of reincarnation...which to note, I do not accept as truth. However, this movie delivered this ideal from the book in a way that captivated me to view a completely contradicting concept to my own beliefs.
Something in my soul was given life from this film - It engaged a marriage between left/right brain...emotional yet logical cerebral experience. How to summarize the impact on this film almost emulates the creative complexity of the film itself.
For a book-based film, I am almost afraid to read the book. Do I dare to recreate the imagery and interpretation I received from the film?...because oh, how I love it so! Totally catapulted to Top 5 favorite movies of all time. And for$3.47!! I would gladly pay that price each time I watch it for the rest of my life, if required. It is worth it.