A modern masterpiece that will age like classics of the past

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2008)

DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST HAVE A LONG ATTENTION SPAN TO WATCH THIS MOVIE.
I have seen this movie twice. The first time I saw it was after a 10 hour work day -- bad decision. This movie requires an alert and fully attentive viewer. The pace is deliberate.
The second time I saw it, I couldn't help but note that I was watching a modern masterpiece. The cinematography, the acting, the direction, the score all come together to weave a movie that will stay true for years to come.
I had the same feeling and level of appreciation when I watched The Shawshank Redemption over time. When I first saw it, I hated it. I felt it was too slow and too deliberate. When I gave it another chance, I noticed the nuances in the plot and the positive nature of the deliberate pace.
The same can be said about The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.
It's timeless.