It will leave its mark

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2005)

This movie left quite a mark on me. It's hard to pinpoint why. I'm sure some of you just don't get the good reviews this movie is getting. And if you've already seen the movie and didn't like it, this isn't going to convince you.
But, if you're wondering if you should see this movie at all, then let me help you. If you're not in a hurry, if you like talking to strangers, if you're not afraid of being alone - then yes, see this movie. The movie takes its time to really get into the characters because that's what it's ultimately about. It's about people that enter our lives only for a short time, but change who we are for the rest of our lives.
I'm probably never going to see this movie again. And perhaps that's a good thing. The movie left a little mark in me that I'm sure would be ruined by watching it a second time. Maybe some of it is because most of the movie is about getting to know the characters, and I know them already.
This is a situation where you just have to decide to jump in, hold your breath until the end, and have confidence that the director knew what she was doing. And if she succeeds with you, the movie will leave its mark.