My brief review of the film

Rating: Null/10 (9 January 2005)

In a time when many were unhappy with films being too straightforward, David Lynch created this film that is the exact opposite. The film never delivers a straight answer in the end, and although there is a lot to appreciate in the film, it left me too unsatisfied to fully like it. There have been many extensive reviews written about the clues that Lynch offers to the mystery, but those are such which would be better picked up on watching the film again. It is likely to satisfy more on a second time, however is that how a film is meant to be? An excellent film can become better on repeat viewings, but it should be satisfying the first time round too. However, as aforementioned, there is still a lot that can be appreciated in the film without a full understanding. It is a very intriguing film, generally technically well made, stylish and with a good score. But the lack of a linear plot made it rather grim for me. One can surely appreciate it even if one has to look up the answer to understand, but without reaching a happy medium between too straightforward and not straightforward enough, this is not an easy film to admire and like.