If this guy is doing Batman next, then great!

Rating: 8/10 (7 February 2001)

This was a strange choice for me but the video box made it sound really intresting. The subject matter is handled very well and not in a manner that would be off putting to non maths people. In fact it may send you away wanting to know more. But the main bulk of the story is concerned with one man trying not to cave in to his madness and the outside world that wants a piece of him for their own ends. Shot in black and white the print stock ranges from very fuzzy to crystal clear, but mainly medium, at all times reflecting the mood of our main character at that point. Claustrophobic scenes of madness are highlighted by seemingly unnatural, almost blinding whites against empty blacks. This is certainly a great way to start any study in to colour usage in film, or black and white more accurately. Ive heard that the director is doing the next Batman movie which on this effort alone seems the perfect casting choice. Seeing the dark, comic book origins of the character in this mans hands loks very appetising, possibly more than Tim Burtons debut effort. Well worth a look if you want to know what your in for bat fans! His recent Requiem for a Dream shows his talents in camera technique also. A director to watch...