Multi-layered Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2000)

When I first saw this film I came out ecstatic. I've seen the film dozens of times since then and my original impression remains. The film operates on so many levels and is so intricately woven that it withstands such scrutiny. Of course it has its faults, but like its merits, they are entirely dependent on the viewer's point of view. I kept my mouth shut upon exiting the theatre for the first time, and sure enough, all of my companions praised it, but each for different reasons. The film acts very much like a mirror in that way: each viewer seems to pick up on the themes that resonate with them the most. I, for one, relate to the notion that reality is entirely subjective... the world IS as we think it is. (that, and Carrie-Anne Moss rocks...)