Best film of the year?

Rating: Null/10 (26 December 2006)

I loved this movie. Visually, the look of this film was beautiful. I watched this film a second time before it left theaters because it was so funky and fun to look at; it's like being submerged into the past. The actors were all perfectly cast, lending to the feel and reality of the film. The tension in this film is masterfully built up until tight and strangulating; you literally feel the pressure. What was really enjoyable though about this film was the transformation of the actors in becoming their characters; everyone seemed to be working in unison, flawlessly. What really impressed me about this film though was how it dealt with the violence of the dictator; it was not intrusive or used as a means of drawing attention to the screen. This film was solely carried by great performances and the directors ability to set the mood and environment of the film with his skill behind the camera. I would definitely add this movie to my collection. And have told just about everyone that I've met to see this film; my choice for film of the year.