Captivatingly original!

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2007)

I've heard so many people rave about this movie for so many years, and I FINALLY got off my lazy ass to watch it for the first time today. And I have to say that it's not overrated in any way! So if you still haven't seen this, then I highly recommend you to do so - because this is, as of now, one of my favorite movies of all time! If you're not mesmerized by the unfolding plot and story within the first fifteen minute, then you might be a lost cause. But most likely you will be! The scenes are clipped and put together so perfectly, leaving the most essential parts out, and because of these unanswered questions, you have to keep watching! All the characters are also very complex, they are so humane that you simply want to know if their lives will fall in place. Their relationships are tightly linked with one another, and you get a heartbreakingly clear picture of just how one person can impact those surrounding you.
This is not a feel-good movie, it's not a family movie, but it's a movie that's keep you on the edge from the first few minutes until the very end. You have to realize that this is a science-fiction movie though, so there are some explanations that will be left to the imagination, but overall, the ending is very satisfying. So - get yourself a cup of cocoa to grip on and go rent this movie. It's definitely worth the time and energy!