Blown away by this...

Rating: 9/10 (23 February 2009)

Im not an over dramatic guy, trust me, I fit the alpha bloke type category but this movie blew me away. I don't like romance movies, cant really stomach them, this is so different. Its so out there and thought provoking you really forget reality for the duration of this movie. The visuals are up there with the best. It's simply stunning, like an elaborate acid trip at times, but stunning. The acting is great with two Hollywood heavyweights (Jackman and Weisz) taking a break from the frequent wooden epics to deliver great and genuine performances.
It is a great story line that breaks from harsh reality to fantasy to flashbacks in history and then on to an obscure future. Its a real insight of love and the fear and concept of loosing that love, it takes you there. I don't believe you need to understand the movie first time round, (if anytime) but experience it, let it take you for the ride.
Loved it, have now watched all of Aronofsky's work on the back of this.