Very depressing

Rating: 8/10 (8 February 2009)

The most depressing movie I've ever seen. Represents a fusion of existentialism and Buddhism i.e. each of us is essentially alone, life is pain and suffering and life is meaningless and without purpose. Watching this film should be a requirement for anyone about to marry. I've also been told this movie will greatly benefit anyone going through the break-up of a relationship. No matter how much you are hurting, this movie will remind you that there's always someone in more pain than you are (hence makes you feel a little better) and that being single is a blessing - marriage is a curse which produces and maintains suffering.
This movie makes Kate Winslet's other movie "The Reader" seem like a light-hearted comedy in comparison. Thank goodness that everyone eventually dies as it appears to be the only way not to miserable.
Having said that, the acting is incredible and the movie portrays misery better than most.