Innovative Gripping Noir You Won't Forget

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2001)

Great film noir that you won't forget. Never heard of the film, saw it on a flight to Europe pre-US release and was shocked at how gripping this odd, bizarre, completely fresh "retrospective storytelling" mechanism is. Watching it is quite disconcerting but as you watch you realize how great this methodology is, especially at the end. Good performances, memorable storyline, definitely an instant cult success. You must watch this film and be a little patient to "settle in" and once you do, what a ride! You won't be sure anymore what is a real memory and documentary and what isn't! Honestly, this is a GREAT, FRESH film and probably won't get the publicity and box office push that it deserves. It's a *smart* film.