For AMPAS

Rating: 10/10 (15 September 2006)

It has the look of a foreign film. I thoroughly enjoyed sets, costumes and mostly, the acting by Norton and Giametti. As a writer, I tend to be somewhat jealous when I see an outstanding job as in this work.Too bad that it opened so far away from the award selections.I am unable to recall when I have last seen a picture that made me think so much about it afterwards. I predict that it will be a cult classic. Let's see more of Ed Norton.
A standing ovation to the special effects department. It is exciting to see a production not geared to the demographics of those under 29. While I am not a prude, I often feel that filmmakers have no concept as to how to depict sensuality as they substitute nudity for same. Guys, in the old days, it was done with cigarettes burning or clouds and lightning. It is hard too believe that in this one, they remained in good taste when dealing with sensuality.