Disappointing piece from Aronofksy

Rating: 6/10 (27 July 2007)

I am a pretty big fan of Darren Aronofsky and his work, but this film falls flat. It's not bad, mind you, it does an adequate job of telling its story with style; it just doesn't approach the level of awe that I am used to feeling after watching one of his films. I was dumbstruck after watching Requiem of a Dream. I wasn't after seeing The Fountain. Plus, it was rather difficult to watch. A plodding and irrational plot just didn't meld things together well. Visually, a very stunning film. Psychologically... kind of torturing. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot though, as this is one of those films that is very personal in nature and many love it. Just not me.