how this movie changed the way i see things...

Rating: Null/10 (28 November 1999)

the first thing that hits you about this movie is the visual impact... there's a feeling of tension, of impending disaster that runs through the firm camera movements... the grim atmospheare is reminiscent of that in Se7en. but this is only the beginning. soon you begin to relate to some of Norton's obsessions and fears... they get inside you until you ask yourself: "would i go so far"? this movie is almost a documentary of the modern day man. i say man 'cause the film adopts a very male point of view, reason for which it seems to appeal more to men than women. you come out of the cinema with a sense of liberation, all kinda comes into perspective, you realize that many things we are so attached to don't really mean so much. it's obvious that the total spiritual anarchy that the characters adopt is not the way to happiness, but it sure can help you get in touch with your real self. some have criticized that the message could be destructive in the wrong hands. i agree... it's easy for kids to be fascinated by the superficial, and often dangerous, way of life led by the characters. as for everything, it's down to the single person to interpret this movie with his own guidelines. a great movie in my opinion, of rare sincerity.