A Modern Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2002)

I had heard about this film when it appeared in theaters, but sadly I missed out on watching it on the big screen. True, many people would not be able to appreciate the finer elements that appear so extravagantly in this film. It takes a certain kind of person to watch and soak in this film...afterall, this is not mainstream Hollywood people! This movie was one of the best I have ever seen. I would even be so bold as to put it right up there with Citizen Kane. Fine acting, superb cinematography, hauntingly surreal sound...it's all there. About the movie itself, here goes: The first 2 hours of the movie is Diane's "dream" or nightmare if you prefer. The last half hour, is reality. People have a tough time figuring out what's in the "box" that camilla opens. This box, (In Diane's dream), represents the desire to return to reality. Think about it, the box gets opened, then we cut to the scene to Diane being woken up by here neighbor knocking on the door. The box itself is pure symbolism...the symbol to return to the real world. So there it is folks....watch this one (several viewings are necessary) and just watch. Use your mind to unlock this great mystery. 10 out of 10