One of the finest films of the last 20 years

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2007)

I don't usually leave comments here, however, after seeing this film and reading the reviews (which were mostly negative) I felt compelled to leave comment.
I can see reasons why this film would divide both audiences and critics, however, to my mind this is one of the finest films of the last 20 years.
The film contains what appears to be three stories, although looking deeper there is really only one story, involving the main character; played by Hugh Jackman struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife. The stories are set in the year 1500, present time, and 'sometime in the future' (possibly perhaps the year 5000).
This film contains some of the most breathtaking scenes ever committed to film, and one scene in particular where the main character finally resigns to his loss that might be one of the most beautiful sequences ever committed to film (Death is the Road to Awe) that literally made my jaw drop and caused me to weep like a baby - those who have seen it will know what I mean.
I rushed out and bought the soundtrack the other day - first time I've done that in five years.
A masterpiece.