An amazing exploration of an emotional process

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2004)

In a way, I feel like the plot was full of intentional holes. I do not think it is necessary for people to understand every detail of what went on in order to understand the point. The metaphor for an emotional process was beautifully executed. The self-reflexivity was enormous, sometimes frustrating, but fascinating nonetheless.
On that note, the direction and cinematography were excellent, although the handheld shots became slightly enduring. The editing complemented the metaphor constructively, but was overemphasized at times.
The acting was on par, with Jim Carrey delivering a fair amount of skill. Elijah Wood, on the other hand, did not add much.
I'll have to see how I feel about it the second time around, but for now I loved the ambiguous storyline.
10/10