Odd, but fun

Rating: 8/10 (5 April 2010)

I was hesitant about this movie. It had a strong cast and an interesting premise, but something just seemed 'off'. My fears, as it turns out, were not unfounded. The graphics were ridiculous, the premise bizarre, and the whole feel of the movie was strange. However - it was fun. It was fun in a way that most movies could only dream of. Sure, it was ludicrous, but that added to the enjoyability. Most of the film was in black and white, with some color added - such as to a dress or a head. When Elijah Wood's character got dismembered, there was little if any blood. He was just sitting there, with a smile on his face - then you see that his limbs are gone. Quite strange. Mickey Rourke walks around with his face covered in band-aids during the beginning - another ridiculous, but fun, scene in the movie.