Highly disturbing yet curiously enjoyable

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 1999)

Well, I suppose that could be said about so many films but I feel that is the best way to sum up this film.
I don't believe all that is said about how it revolutionised film making or that it is the most important film of the (my) generation (and I did see it in the cinema at the time of it's release).
There are many superb scenes in the film but for me, it is neither as exceptional nor shocking as Reservoir Dogs.
I suppose this generation is pretty unshockable as far as what is seen on screen is concerned, although this film does have a couple of moments that almost truly shock.
So long as you're over 18 and mentally sound then I recommend it but really, it is only a film after all, if it's a statement of our times, it is only one man's statement (to which of course he's perfectly entitled).