Excellent on at least two levels.

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2001)

The first time I saw this movie, I was emotionally overwhelmed. I reeled out of the theatre convinced that it was brilliant, but not entirely sure what had led me to that conclusion. I spent several days thinking about it, reading reviews of it, and generally obsessing on it, and then I gave into temptation and went to see it again.
The second time, I thought maybe it didn't seem quite as good, because I was not emotionally overwhelmed. But in retrospect this lessened emotional impact allowed me to more fully appreciate the movie's technical perfection--I am intellectually overwhelmed. I remain convinced that it is brilliant, and think I have somewhat more insight into what has led me to that conclusion.
A third viewing is definitely in order.