sloppy unappealing attempt at pseudodocumentary

Rating: 1/10 (21 April 1999)

I am having difficulty understanding the raves this film is gathering. I watched a preview copy with about 30 persons, all of whom are either filmmakers, film teachers/scholars and artists. Most people lost interest after 10-15 minutes and began talking or left the room. The film has a flabby narrative structure, unengaging actors, no suspense and is altogether a sloppy, unappealing attempt at pseudocumentary. Only one person in the room thought that it might prove popular. Interesting that so many responded differently.