You don't have to understand it to enjoy it.

Rating: Null/10 (14 October 2001)

David Lynch films come at you from behind and can run you over. I'm reminded of my first assignment to a former British colony. We we're warned that our instincts may not serve well for even simple things like crossing the street in traffic. You start across looking to your left while traffic is approaching from the right. So that's why they have zebra crossings! I digress. You may think you're enjoying the first half of David Lynch's latest mindsweeper since it may actually be making sense. Careful because you may just be dreaming. Don't expect to be really challenged until the last 45 minutes. At that point, you'll be a part of Lynch's group therapy session here he's the only one talking. And you may not mind just absorbing it. If you pay close attention to the early sequences - or read the spoilers provided on these pages - you'll not be surprised by the major plot shift when things get really weird. When I first saw the musical "Cats,' I was in real agony over my inability to get it. I started to enjoy it after I let go of the need to understand it. Under today's gloomy political and economic news, who would want to see such a dark and eerie film? Well you, my friend because Lynch puts it all into perspective. After walking out of 2 1/2 hour of the reel life according to David, real life seems a little more coherent.
CyCy