The first great film of the 21st century

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2003)

Mulholland Drive is undoubtedly a difficult film that requires attention to enjoy, and multiple viewings to truly appreciate. Many viewers won't have the patience, will, or ability to devote the necessary effort this film demands, but for those who do then a finer film experience is not to be found.
I leave the extensive explanations and theories to other reviews, observing here only that one of the best things about this film is the way that it engenders many possible explanations. If you believe that film should have the capacity to fascinate and arouse ongoing interest long after you leave the theater, then this film is for you. If you prefer a passive experience, then you will probably just be confused and unsatisfied with this movie.

To list just a few of my favorite tidbits before closing (not spoilers, just things to notice): the drifting camera work in the first Winkies scene, the recurring line "this is the girl" and its significance, and the Hamlet death scene references. For those who haven't seen it yet, buy the DVD, watch it over and over, and enjoy!!