Lynch has created a piece of ART

Rating: Null/10 (2 April 2003)

Mulholland Drive (MD) can not merely be considered a film, for it is far more. David Lynch's work is a piece of art and deserves such an acknowledgment. MD breaks the Hollywood mould in every way, most importantly it is unique. It is not a clone like many films these days, when you know what the characters are like, how the narrative will flow and how it will be resolved. MD instead, is a collection of fragmented pieces of reality, of fantasy and of space and time. It is refreshing.
Surprisingly MD is regarded as a mainstream film. Admittedly it is confusing to watch however that does not take from its entertaining value. The film takes a fair degree of thinking, something that would lead many people to consider the film a confusing waste of time. These people are far to accustomed to a particular, predictable style of cinema that really lacks stimulating ability. When a film makes you think, embeds itself in your mind while you subconsciously work it over, putting the pieces together, the creator of such a work deserves respect. Lynch is undeniably a gifted filmmaker and artist.
Admittedly I did not fully understand the film the very first time I watched it. I think that is what leads people to think that they dislike it or see it as a waste of time. These people can not appreciate something they do not understand. I, however, like many other fans of Lynch's MD, marvel over the sense of uncertainty and apparent 'missing pieces' that are later understood as the scenes play over and arrange themselves in your mind.

Mulholland Drive is a stimulating viewing experience. I highly recommend you watch it WITH AN OPEN MIND!!!