Precise, Random, Pervert, Americana. All words that in one way or another seem to describe the contents of this wonderful mystery box of a film.

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 2008)

Mulholland Dr.
I was compelled to find a note pad and jot down some words that come to mind whilst viewing Mulholland Dr. for the thousandth time. Precise, Random, Pervert, Americana. All words that in one way or another seem to describe the contents of this wonderful mystery box of a film. I was stricken by the films structure, its precise randomness. Something that seems contradictory but it is exactly what MD is. Each scene feels as if it is its own little story that works wonderfully by itself yet at the same time they all serve the over all narrative. The other thing that comes to mind is the films approach to its fictionalized world. Its post modern plastic melo-dramatic silly t.v. show world. Its all great fun, but I can imagine how it would put some people off. "are they for real?" Well no they're not...keep watching. Its ironic that when the narrative seemingly falls apart towards the end that this is when things all come together. It might not make since at first but if the ride is this fun then you will take it again and maybe it will seem a bit clearer. Suffice to say I have fun with this film.