Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2001)

Put your preconceptions about the director aside. Clear your mind of Hollywood prototypes and what could and should be added to this film. Just enjoy this masterpiece as a thematic work of art in which the acting is superb, the time period represented is real, and the story is a blend of sorrow, shame, and awe. This is the only movie that overcame my emotions, resulting in tears. It will leave you spellbound with its haunting soundtrack and black and white canvass. This movie is truly a masterpiece of filmmaking, and whether or not you liked it, it should be respected. I voted 10/10.