Mesmeric....

Rating: 9/10 (28 February 2005)

Several days following viewing the film, I am still thinking about some of its content. It is rare indeed to be doing so. Even though the film is terribly confusing and disjointed, it has to go down as an all time great for the sheer bravado and daring of Mr. Lynch in daring to pronounce it complete as is, and having the self-belief to accept the inevitable mixed reviews and criticism.
The acting was first rate, and, although the film is long and slow paced, it still leaves you thirsting for more.
various parts still confuse me. First, what is the dreamy attendance at the "Silencio Theatre" all about? Second, who is the dead woman in the swapped apartment. Is it a chance resemblance with the heroine? Third, why are the elderly couple from the airport screaming at the heroine? Fourt, what is the significance of the adultery scene? And so on and on. No doubt, I shall be watching my DVD a few more times.
If you want to watch a standard thriller, don't bother with this film. If you want some food for the mind, it'll be hard to beat.