Not for everybody

Rating: 7/10 (25 October 2004)

This is one of those hyped movies that I've heard all kinds of positive reviews for before watching, and 9 times out of 10 I come out disappointed.
So was I disappointed for this one? Well, I don't know.
I can't say it isn't a poor movie, cos it's brilliant. It's smart, it's powerful, it's in your face. It just isn't what I expected, and it sure left that heavy feeling in my head for a few days following the movie.
There's some solid acting in this movie. You do get the sense that pretty much everybody in this movie is a little insane, but movies' supposed to be drama and not supposed to be everyday life of Joe Doe, so that I can accept.
The plot is not without flaws, but nothing so significant that it'd ruin the movie.
This movie's EXTREMELY violent though. Nothing TOO graphical, but the notion of it alone is bloody and violent enough. And maybe because it is so violent, it left that sick feeling in my stomach for hours after the movie that made me realize this movie isn't really my cup of tea.
But if you don't mind violence, I think this is an excellent movie that's got a smart plot, good pace and it'll make you think about it long after the movie's finished.