something is off about this movie

Rating: Null/10 (28 March 2002)

Before I talk about my opinions of this movie, I'd just like to say that I do understand WHY this movie is popular - it's just quirky enough. And if you are one of those people who likes this kind of movie (and you know who you are), then this movie is still recommended to you.
Now, I just felt that there was something off about this movie. It might be due to any or all of these things:
1) The end of the movie is revealed within the first five minutes. Therefore, it should be no spoiler to say that SHE DIES.
2) The frenzied editing, direction, and just plain atmosphere of this movie are so ostentatious that it continues to remind us that we are just watching a movie. We can't escape into the movie because it looks and feels nothing like real life. With a more realistic movie, it's easier for us to surrender to the movie and let the characters and plot take us where they may.
3) The story around which the movie is centered is unoriginal and clichéic. The real plot isn't much without it's style and music. Yes, the music is fantastic, and yes, this is a nice-looking movie, but the movie should be about its plot rather than about its style.
I don't know. I just couldn't get this movie. It was too eccentric and arrogant for me. Oh well.