A disappointment, had the David Lynch "look" without thequirkiness and intrigue of Twin Peaks.

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2001)

"Mulholland Drive" was watchable, but nothing great. The film is actually a pilot for a TV show reworked into a feature. However, the structure of the film remains in the typical TV-episodic style where you have several different stories running at once. The main story involves a young woman with dark hair who is involved in a car accident and can't remember who she is. She encounters another young woman who has moved to Hollywood to become an actress. Together they try to solve the mystery of the woman's identity. There are other sub-plots involving quirky characters who live and work in Los Angeles.
The style of the film is clearly Lynchian, however, toned down quite a bit. For you Twin Peaks fans: "The Midget" makes an appearance as a full-sized person.
Overall, I was disappointed with the film. It did not have the hook of Twin Peaks where the stories were so interesting that you always wanted to know more. And, do we really need another TV series/ film that takes place in LA? It's just too typical! David Lynch fans should see it, just because it's Lynch, but don't expect too much. For everyone else, don't waste your time.