Gushing praise

Rating: 9/10 (14 October 1999)

After a long search to track it down on video (Blockbuster sucks), I bagged a copy, slammed it in, and didn't even move for the duration of the picture, it's that good. The whole thing left me stunned, I have never seen anything like it, which is always a good thing in the current state of cinema.
Refreshingly original, although there IS a touch of Lynch in there, and a good workout for the brain, hopefully Aronofsky will go on to bigger projects, although it will take a miracle to better Pi.
Excellent performances, good pace (something Eraserhead lacked, to knock that comparison on the head), dialogue that doesn't leave you groaning and a healthy display of style, an altogether outstanding package. Soundtrack isn't bad either.