A good discussion movie

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2002)

While I was watching Mulholland Drive I wasn't sure what to make of it - the film seemed to delight in trying to confuse the viewer, but maybe that was the intention. I went to see it with about 4 other people and spent over an hour arguing and chatting about the film - Can't see me doing that with your average film. The more we discussed it the more it seemed to make at least semi-sense. My advice definitely go with a group.
The acting was reasonbly good and there were some very funny comedy moments - especially Justin Theroux as the movie director. I felt for him in his confusion. Although the hitman was amusing as well.
I don't think it would have taken a great deal of alteration to make this movie appeal to a more mainstream audience - but then he wouldn't be David Lynch.
Camera focus seemed to drift in and out occasionally and this may have been many things - the projectionist - bad camera work - or intentional to confuse the watcher, I haven't made up my mind which one yet.
Summary If you do go and see this - don't judge it straight away, give it a chance to become clearer in your mind. 7/10