Spectacular Spectacular creates a stir

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2001)

This is a visually stunning film! It is an incredible treat for the senses. This one must be seen on a BIG screen with BIG sound to be properly appreciated. The soundtrack and performances are wonderful, but this movie gets highest marks for production design and direction. The unique, fantastical world created here is reminiscent of the magic done by Jeunet and Caro but with some Peter Pan dust thrown in. The story is essentially very short and seems stretched out, but the extra space is filled with lots of moving fun. This is a period piece that doesn't stay in any one period. The special effects seem groundbreaking, and the refreshing thing is that the big budget F/X aren't used for car chases, fighting scenes or aerial acrobatics. It's high action romance. Highly recommended.