Excellence in every aspect (Possible Spoilers)

Rating: 10/10 (10 April 2005)

Upon viewing this for the fourth time, I decided i would post a review highlighting the elements that I enjoyed the most. Firstly, I must warn that this film is not for those who are looking for a simple "turn your brain off" movies. Also, to truly appreciate this film it takes numerous viewings. **Possible Spoilers Herein**
Every performance in this film is amazing. Although Naomi Watts has excellent scenes in which she cries and explodes, the true talent is in the subtly of her acting. When she opens the purse for the first time with Camilla, you can see the expression on Betty's face showing that she knows its actually hers, but still acts out her role as Betty (enjoying seeing Rita's guilt). The first time I saw this I thought the acting was ridiculous, but now I see this was David Lynch's way to show the fakeness in Betty's dream. Also, I found Laura Harring's performance excellent in its subtly.
The sound quality is amazing. Everything is crystal clear. Example, when Camilla in running down the street we can hear her shoes clicking against the road. The score was excellent, and helped further the mood. I also noticed quiet, almost inaudible noises throughout the movie.
The lighting in this film is excellent. If we look at the difference between Betty and Diane, we can see that Betty is bathed in a aura of light, whereas Diane has dark shadows cast upon her.
Overall, this is the most thorough movie I have ever seen, and for this reason it is my favorite. Highly recommended for those who enjoy an intelligent film.