David Lynch on acid -- is that possible?

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2005)

I honestly wasn't thrilled about seeing this film until I was invited to an advanced screening. I knew that the cinematography would be striking, but the whole picture was breathtaking on screen. The images were like delicacies for the audience to savor in every shot. The story skips around in a seemingly abrupt fashion, but is woven together through progression. I think I'll have to see it again to grasp the connection between the first and last scenes, though. The whole film had an inkling of Lynchian flavor to it, especially with the usage of sexuality, violence, and some of the creative characters (like the "Yellow Bastard" -- something about him reminded me of Michael J. Anderson in Mulholland Drive). The wavering mental state of Dwight (Clive Owen) and Marv (Mickey Rourke) also brought back some Lynch themes.
I'll definitely have to see it again.