Under-appreciated and unrecognised gem of a film

Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2007)

Flawed in some places - utterly spellbinding and enthralling in others. Truly an under-appreciated and unfortunately unrecognised multi-layered semi-masterpiece. Such a shame it got a *very* limited release here in the UK.
Filled with detail, visual language, metaphors and deep, deep undertones about faith, belief , progress, and the nature of how we see life & death.
Special effects were amazing - given the budget. The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever experienced, and suits the flow of the film perfectly.
Definitely recommended - although not for the "average" film-goer.