Unique, to say the least

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2002)

At the end of "Mulholland Drive", many people will sit there and ask themselves what exactly their minds have been run over with. After the first time I saw this movie, I couldn't stop thinking about it for about an hour, because I couldn't figure it out. But then it hit me. It's really quite obvious once you think about it. I'm not going to give it away, because that would be considered a spoiler, but let me just say to anyone who is planning on seeing this movie for the first time: Put your thinking cap on or you are going to be very confused by the time it ends.
Now to the technical parts of the film. David Lynch's directing is amazing. Definately deserving of his Oscar nomination. All of the actors are terrific, especially Naomi Watts. The audition scene alone contains an incredible performance by her. The cinematography is brilliant. Truly great camera work on this one.
There's not that much bad about "Mulholland Drive". In my opinion though, the last 45 minutes or so of the movie are perhaps a bit TOO bizarre. And also, some of the scenes in this movie seem to have no connection to the rest of the movie, such as the dwarf. I don't quite understand what the purpose of him was, although I am thinking maybe it was just to add to the eeriness of the film. And believe me, it is eerie. At times it is disturbing, most of the time unbelievably bizarre, and at certain points just scary.
Sum-up: "Mulholland Drive" is probably a "love it or hate it" movie. There's no denying that it is beautifully shot. Brilliant direction and cinematography, and good acting. It will definatley be a bit too strange for some people's tastes. It also contains some very mature themes towards the end. So, all in all, "Mulholland Drive" is a great movie, but so weird that it could be too difficult for some to get.