Nightmare in la-la land

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2002)

David Lynch's Mulholland Dr. is a rare film that combines the best elements of previous works and gives us a spellbinding picture that keep us riveted to our seats even when there is no action.
The combination of the two actresses, Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harding, produces unexpected results. Nothing is so on the surface, or better yet, appearances are deceiving, to put it mildly. There is a very strange chemistry in the interplay between these two great actresses than in many recent films.
It was great fun to see the great Ann Miller in the role of the landlady, Coco. She's a welcome sight in the middle of the mystery that we're trying to decipher with all the clues that Mr. Lynch throws us. It's a shame that the rest of the old familiar faces, like Lee Grant, Robert Forster, Chad Everett, don't get enough time on camera.

This strange film was very different from the childish Hollywood fare of late. It's a shame Mr. Lynch doesn't get the chance to give us his vision of his world, which is always welcome by his appreciating fans.
A job well done.