Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2007)

Having read about the trouble that Aronofsky has had getting this film completed,and having watched Requiem For A Dream,I made sure I caught this film at the cinema.And,having seen it I can honestly say that I cannot remember seeing a film as touching or moving for a long time. Flitting between three different periods in time spanning 1000 years,the film is mesmering from the opening sequence.At the outset,the film appears as fairly convoluted and confusing.However,once the film gets into its stride it is nothing less than totally gripping throughout.Aronofksy has created a truly unique piece of cinema in terms of vision,sound,characters, and a plethora of other attributes.The performances are spot on,with Hugh Jackman furthers his case for being a great actor with screen presence resembling a young Robert de Niro.The relationship feels real,and so draws you in and finds you giving yourself up to Darren Aronofsky's magnificent creation. A truly brilliant film that will leaves its indelible mark on you.