All-time favorite

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 1999)

I run the risk of disappointing new viewers of this film by praising it as one of my all time favorites. One should view this movie with little preconception, and let it do its thing in its own time and way. People critique it for being slow paced, but time plays such an important part of this film--the pacing is hardly accidental. This is one of those films that is hard to fault for technique or failure to convey intent. About the only way you can object is if you don't agree with its outlook on life. I too, am surprised at how many of my friends and family list this as one of their top films--independent/prior to any cajoling on my part! I'm eagerly anticipating the DVD release of this film--I've purposely kept from watching my VHS copy any more so that I can experience the movie and its wonderful score all over again on DVD.