Intelligent, gripping, wonderful film

Rating: 9/10 (7 April 2001)

Is it a thriller? Is it a horror movie? Is it a biopic?
Well, yes and no... each one, but a bit more as well.. a wonderful mixture of elements of each genre that keeps you gripped all the way through, though you HAVE to pay attention.
An unusual structure, not unlike 'Pulp Fiction', would you believe? Not purely flashback, but returning to previous scenes and situations from different angles, building up the mystery and tension.
And excellent music, thoroughly deserving of its Oscar. I particularly liked the way the actors look like they are actually playing the instrument.
Utterly brilliant!