Infinitely Fresh and Out of the Abyss =)

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2005)

It was a very subtle and smoothly consistent movie. There were some interesting comedic moments throughout that didn't throw you off the balance of the movie. It all flowed very smoothly and it was extremely enjoyable to watch. A rare flower blooming among a field of fennel. The movie is about another guy out to find himself in a mass of listlessness, no real sense of direction or knowing what to do.. In short, he's a reflection of the same hopelessness that affects us all in some point or another in life.
The thing about this movie is that everything is subtle enough that nothing knocks you off kilter out of the movie, the setting and atmosphere are done beautifully, and it's slow pace really allows you completely immerse yourself in the plot, as if you were actually sitting right there facing similar situations yourself. After the film, you're left feeling completely the same as before, it didn't leave you unsatisfied, or excited. It carried out the same mellow tone out to real life. My only qualm is that it only gave hints to the other characters... and didn't go into enough depth out of the supporting characters when it seemed appropriate to take that turn or direction. Still, it did VERY well in subtly revealing the quirks and workings of the two main characters.
If you're not in the mood for another random cliché comedic / drama / horror storyline or complete cheesy and forced"heart-wrenching" moments MADE to squeeze some emotion out of you.. This will be a great film to watch for the desensitized, or someone who's simply out there to see a good movie~