Refreshingly different... (or differently refreshing?)

Rating: Null/10 (4 September 2003)

A much as I fancy myself to be a proud lover all of the classic, popcorn munching, money-making box office blowouts (i.e. The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, etc etc.) I must admit that I loved this movie. Heck, I'd place it right up there with my hobbits and Harrison Fords.
It's a different movie, that's for sure, but in this case it's multi-layered storyline is what makes it so appealing. It creates so many different thoughts and emotions that by the end of the movie, you're never quite sure what to think or how to feel. And every time you see it, your thoughts and feelings change. I LOVE that.
It's all open to interpretation, and you can make of it what you'd like.
Naomi Watts does an excellent job with the role (or 'roles' I guess you should say...) and she has GREAT chemistry with Laura Harring. The supporting cast is excellent, as is the layout of each scene. There are some really and truly terrifying/disturbing images in this film that will stick with you far longer than you might wish them too.
Worth watching once... but infinately better each and every time after.
Much as I love 'Dune', 'Mullholand Drive' puts in some rough competition for David Lynch's best.
Get's the clowns_n_cookies seal of approval.