Loved It!......But Why?

Rating: 9/10 (10 April 2005)

I just recently rented this movie(2005), mainly cause it was an employee favorite at Blockbuster, but WOW! This is one of those movies that makes you sit there in silence for a few moments thinking as it ends. Straight up this is a weird movie, no getting around it. And while watching it you will be asking yourself "what the hell is going on?". Even after I've seen the movie I'm still asking myself that same question. Well, this movie has some unexplainable appeal. I mean, i was reading some of the 'preview' stuff thinking this movie is going to be stupid, mainly cause of all this giant rabbit nonsense(which has no real relevance until you get through the entire movie). To give some insight about it, it is about a high school age teen, who takes medication to soothe some condition he has(not sure what) and he hears and sees really strange things(particularly a large scary rabbit who's name is Frank). The characters are believable and interesting. Gyllenhal makes a awesome performance here. After i seen "The Day After Tomorrow" i thought he was just some goofy pretty-boy who was only around because he knew someone, but i cant think of anyone better for this role. The supporting cast is also great and has some heavy hitters like Swayze and Barrymoore. All and all i highly recommend this movie, but i cant put a finger on why. If nothing else it is entertaining and appeals to the emotions and intellect in a way very few movies do.
One more thing, the song at the end is icing on the cake for this movie. And somewhat puts it into perspective.