just a comment

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2006)

It tickled me something to see the rating awarded to this US-rated R film in France, home of non-freedom fries.
Suitable for all, including under 5-s. is that IQ? collective brain cells. who knows? Perhaps a comment on the appropriacy of going to war from the governing board en paysane- not an extreme (i.e. R) but a childish act (i.e. U).
Still,a beautiful film. Visually creaking under its own weight...
'the philosophers have only interpreted the world, the point is to change it'
PS Is Sam Mendes still pursuing that crusaders thing? Id be intrigued to find out if anyone had any more information on the subject. I cant help but think there must be something under his sleeve given the relatively slow work rate.