Intriguing Stuff

Rating: 8/10 (12 September 2002)

This is a film i really was dying to see, and no matter how bad the reviews i got from friends about it, i still was drawn to it. Well, i must say that after seeing it I was left glued to my chair trying to figure it out. And this is exactly why the film is so good. This is not your average disjointed psychological thriller which all makes sense at the end. This is much like a detective jigsaw puzzle. You've got clues which you've got to consider carefully at the beginning, at each corner of the film, and then at the end. Even at this point most (including me) wouldn't have got too far. You will either see this film a couple more times, or you will shelve it and try to forget about it. I've read many interpretations and many of them make sense. But even if you dont give the film meaning, its suspense and mystery will still engulf your senses. You dont really know what is waiting for you round the corner. Sometimes is nothing, just suspense building up that doesnt explode. But nevertheless its purpose is to keep the audience entertained, and give the film a dreamlike feeling. If you are into psychological thrillers, and if you are into David Lynch's style, then this is a film not to miss. This is no pre-packed and ready to eat meal. You've got the ingredients and you've got the figure out what to do with them. You've got to use your mind, and think. And re-think. And re-think again! If you're ready for this, watch the movie and you will possibly be hooked to it!