See it on the big-screen ... didn't quite work for me over the TV.

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2009)

Given the high ratings of this movie, I'm clearly in the minority of people who didn't quite "get" this film. It's well produced, directed, acted and darkly styled. So - I'd venture to say this a pretty good movie for most moviegoers.
But somehow, watching on the small screen with lots of singing - well, it just didn't grab my attention. I remember the huge difference in watching "Singin' in the Rain" on TV (unwatchable) and then later seeing it in on a big screen with an audience (wow!) ... and maybe this is the same phenomenon.
While it's clear that the movie is full of intensity, emotion and style - maybe something is lost when you see in normal definition TV. On that basis, I'd say this film is probably best experienced in a movie theater with an audience.